General Procedures | -
NOTE:Make sure that the following stages are followed exactly. The tappets or followers must be removed to carry out this measurement. NOTE:Make sure that the camshaft is to specification. NOTE:The bearing caps and journals should be free from engine oil and dirt. Position on a width of plastigage on the bearing cap. - Insert the camshaft, without lubrication, into the cylinder head.
- Position a plastigage strip, which should be equal to the width of the bearing cap, on the bearing journal.
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Following the tightening specification, install the camshaft bearing caps. Refer to the corresponding Section 303-01. | | -
NOTE:Do not strike the bearing caps. Remove the camshaft bearing caps, refer to the corresponding Section 303-01. | | -
- Compare the width of plastigage with the plastigage scale.
- The value that is read off is the bearing clearance.
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