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Camshaft End Play

  1. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
    NOTE:

    Cylinder #1 or #4 must be used when checking for Top Dead Center (TDC).

    NOTE:

    Right intake camshaft shown in illustration, other camshafts similar.

    Fig 1: Mount Dial Indicator Set To A Stationary Point At Front Of Engine
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  2. Mount Dial Indicator Set (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) (1) to a stationary point at the front of the engine. Place the probe perpendicular against the Oil Control Valve of the camshaft.
  3. Move the camshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.
  4. Zero the dial indicator.
  5. Move the camshaft forward to the limit of travel and read the dial indicator. Compare the measured end play to the specification. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS  .