Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOLS
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Engine information
for the specification.
- Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, measure the camshaft end play.
- Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
- Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge.
- Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new camshaft and recheck end play.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head.