Repair Procedures: Inspection: Camshaft

Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.

Cam height 

[Standard value]

Intake: 43.20 ~ 43.40 mm (1.7008 ~ 1.7087 in.)

Exhaust: 44.40 ~ 44.60 mm (1.7480 ~ 1.7559 in.)

Fig 1: Measuring Cam Lobe Height Using Micrometer

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If the cam lobe height is less than standard, replace the camshaft.

1. Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
2. Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
3. Lay a strip of plastigage across each of the camshaft journal.
   Fig 2: Laying Plastigage Strip Across Camshaft Journal

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4. Install the bearing caps.
   CAUTION: Do not turn the camshaft.
5. Remove the bearing caps.
6. Measure the plastigage at its widest point.

   Bearing oil clearance 

   [Standard value]

   Intake:

   No. 1: 0.022 ~ 0.057 mm (0.00087 ~ 0.00224 in.)

   No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 0.045 ~ 0.082 mm (0.00177 ~ 0.00323 in.)

   Exhaust:

   No. 1: 0 ~ 0.032 mm (0 ~ 0.00126 in.)

   No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 0.045 ~ 0.082 mm (0.00177 ~ 0.00323 in.)

   [Limit]

   Intake:

   No. 1: 0.090 mm (0.00354 in.)

   No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 0.120 mm (0.00472 in.)

   Exhaust:

   No. 1: 0.090 mm (0.00354 in.)

   No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 0.120 mm (0.00472 in.)

   Fig 3: Measuring Plastigage At Widest Point

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   If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace cylinder head.

7. Completely remove the plastigage.
8. Remove the camshafts.

1. Install the camshafts.
2. Using a dial indicator, measure the end play while moving the camshaft back and forth.

   Camshaft end play 

   [Standard value]: 0.04 ~ 0.16 mm (0.0016 ~ 0.0063 in.)

   [Limit]: 0.20 mm (0.0078 in.)

   Fig 4: Measuring Camshaft End Play Using Dial Indicator

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   If the end play is greater than maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace cylinder head.

3. Remove the camshafts.