MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
8. Measure the diameter of each camshaft journal.
9. Zero the gauge to the journal diameter.
10. Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylinder head. Measure the inside diameter of each camshaft bearing surface, and check for an
out-of-round condition.
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within the service limit, go to step 12.
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has been replaced, replace the cylinder head.
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has not been replaced, go to step 11.
11. Check the total runout with the camshaft supported on V-blocks.
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If the total runout of the camshaft is within the service limit, replace the cylinder head.
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If the total runout is beyond the service limit, replace the camshaft and recheck the oil clearance. If the oil clearance is still out of tolerance,
replace the cylinder head.
