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Camshaft Oil Clearance (PLASTIGAGE Method)

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  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: Checking Camshaft Oil Clearance
    G05374305Courtesy 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: 0.035 - 0.072 mm (0.0014 - 0.0028 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: Checking Camshaft Oil Clearance Using Plastigage
    G05374306Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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