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Camshaft: Testing and Inspection

AXIAL CLEARANCE

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Refer to the illustration.
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Wear limit: maximum 0.15 mm (0.0060 inch)

NOTE:  Check with hydraulic lifters removed and with first and last bearing caps installed for the appropriate camshaft.

RADIAL CLEARANCE

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Check radial clearence using Plastigage.
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Wear limit:  Maximum  0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)

RUNOUT

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Check runout using a suitable dial indicator with V blocks.
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Maximum runout: 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)

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