Main Moving System: Camshaft: Inspection: Camshafts

1. Check the camshaft journals for wear. If the journals are badly worn out, replace the camshaft.
2. Check the cam lobes for damage. If the lobe is damaged or excessively worn out, replace the camshaft.

   Cam height 

   Standard

   Intake : 35.098 ~ 35.298 mm (1.3818 ~ 1.3897 in.)

   Exhaust : 34.81 ~ 35.01 mm (1.3705 ~ 1.3783 in.)

   Fig 1: Measuring Cam Lobes

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
3. Check the cam surface for abnormal wear or damage, and replace if necessary.
4. Check each bearing for damage. If the bearing surface is excessively damaged, replace the cylinder head assembly or camshaft bearing cap, as necessary.

Camshaft end play 

0.1 ~ 0.15 mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in.)