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Camshaft End Thrust

  1. Remove engine front cover. Push camshaft toward rear of engine. Install a dial indicator so that indicator plunger is on camshaft gear attaching bolt.
  2. Zero dial indicator. Using a large screwdriver between camshaft gear and cylinder head, pull camshaft forward and release it. Read dial indicator.
  3. If dial indicator reading is greater than .009" (.29 mm), replace thrust plate at rear of cylinder head. Remove dial indicator from engine. Reinstall engine front cover.
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