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Camshaft Oil Clearance (PLASTIGAGE Method)

  1. Thoroughly wipe oil on the outside diameter of the camshaft and the inside diameter of the bearing.
  2. Install the bearing to the camshaft.
  3. Put straightly the plastigage having the length of the bearing width on the journal axis, centering the axis.
  4. Carefully install the bearing cap. Tighten the bolt as instructed in>> B<< Bolt Installation Point.
  5. Remove the bolt and the bearing cap carefully.
    Fig 1: Identifying Plastigage
    G06671038Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Measure the plastigage whose width is most compressed using the scale printed on the plastigage bag. When the measured value deviates from the standard one, replace the bearing.

    Standard value: 0 - 0.032 mm (0 - 0.0013 inch) 

    CAUTION: When the bearing is used again, be careful not to reverse the cylinder head side and the camshaft side during installation.
    Fig 2: Measuring Plastigage Width
    G06671039Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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