Section 70 (2.7L DOHC Engine (Service Information) - Except Coupe): Camshaft(S): Inspection
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- Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding. See Fig 1. If journals are binding, check the cylinder head for damage. Also check cylinder head oil holes for clogging.
- Inspect camshaft sprockets for excessive wear. Replace camshafts if necessary.
- Check the cam lobe surfaces for abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if defective. Measure the actual wear. See Fig 1and replace, if out of limits-standard value is 0.0254 mm (0.001 in.); wear limit is 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).
| 1 - ACTUAL WEAR |
| 2 - BEARING JOURNAL |
| 3 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT |
| 4 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT |
| 5 - LOBE |