Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Inspection
- Inspect components for damage. Check camshaft journal diameter, lobe height and runout. Replace camshaft if measurements are not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
- Using Plastigage, check camshaft oil clearance. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if oil clearance is not within specification.
- Check camshaft end play. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if end play is not within specification.
- Using caliper, measure width of distributor drive slot. Replace camshaft if width exceeds .196" (5.0 mm).
- Inspect components for damage. Check camshaft journal diameter, lobe height and runout. Replace camshaft if measurements are not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
- Using Plastigage, check camshaft oil clearance. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if oil clearance is not within specification.
- Check camshaft end play. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if end play is not within specification.
- Using caliper, measure width of distributor drive slot. Replace camshaft if width exceeds .196" (5.0 mm).