Camshaft End Play Inspection
- Remove the roller followers. Refer to ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .
- Use Dial Indicator with Bracketry SST 100-002 or equivalent to measure camshaft endplay.
- Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
- Zero the indicator.
- Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft endplay.
- If camshaft endplay exceeds specification, refer to CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS . Install a new camshaft and recheck endplay. Refer to ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .
- If camshaft endplay exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head. Refer to ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .
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