Camshaft Runout

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Put V block on precise flat work bench, and support No. 1 and No. 5 journals of the camshaft.
Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
Turn the camshaft to one direction, and measure the camshaft runout on the dial indicator (total indicator reading).
1. Standard: Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
- If measurement exceeds specification, replace the camshaft.
Fig 1: Inspecting Camshaft Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.