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
  
  0.025-0.165 mm {0.0010-0.0064 in}
  
  Maximum End Play
  
  0.190 mm{0.00748 in}
Remove the camshaft cap. (See CAMSHAFT CAP (RH) DISASSEMBLY NOTE .) (See CAMSHAFT CAP (LH) DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)

Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.