SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
4. Inspect camshaft:
a. Place the camshaft ends in V-blocks and, using a dial indicator or service tool SA9179NE (or equivalent), measure the total runout at the
center journal. If the runout is greater than maximum, replace the camshaft. Circle total runout standard is 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) max. and
service limit is 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch) max.
b. Using a dial indicator, measure the cam lobe lift rise. Place the camshaft in V-blocks located next to the lobe being measured. If the cam lobe
lift rise is less than minimum, replace the camshaft. Cam Lobe Lift Rise (Intake and Exhaust) standard is 6.428-6.493 mm (0.2531-0.2556
inch) and service limit is 6.400 mm (0.2520 inch) min.
c. Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter. Journal diameter standard is 44.399-44.424 mm (1.748-1.749 inch) and service limit is
44.375 mm (1.747 inch) min.