Eclipse L4-1996cc 2.0L DOHC (1995)
Camshaft: Testing and Inspection
CLEANING
Clean the cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Make certain the rails are flat.
CAMSHAFT
1. Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding. If journals are binding, also check the cylinder head bearing surface for damage, and
check the camshaft bearing oil feed holes in the cylinder head for clogging.
2. Check the cam surface for abnormal wear and damage. Replace if defective. Also, measure the cam height and replace if out of limit.
Standard value: 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch).
Limit: 0.254 mm (0.01 inch).
3. To measure cam lobe wear, measure lobe diameter in two places at the largest diameter (over the nose). Take first reading with micrometer in
unworn area at the edge of the lobe. Take second reading in the worm area where cam follower contacts the lobe. Subtract second reading from the
first. The difference is the cam lobe wear.
END PLAY
1. Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft without cam follower assemblies. Install rear cam caps and tighten screws to specified torque.
2. Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far rearward as it will go.
3. Zero the dial indicator.
4. Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
End play standard value is 0.15 mm (0.006 inch).
