Camshaft End Play Inspection

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Measure the camshaft end play.
- If the camshaft end play exceeds the maximum end play, replace the cylinder head or camshaft.
Standard End Play
1. 0.025-0.165 mm {0.0010-0.0064 in}
Maximum End Play
1. 0.190 mm{0.00748 in}
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the camshaft cap. (See CAMSHAFT (RH) DISASSEMBLY NOTE .) (See CAMSHAFT (LH) DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)