Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
- Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
- Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
- Zero the indicator.
- Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.