Camshaft End Play

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to, "INSTALLATION "
Install a dial gauge in the thrust direction on the front end of the camshaft. Measure the end play with the dial gauge while moving the camshaft forward and backward (in direction to axis).

Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Camshaft end play
  1. Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
  2. Limit : 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
If out of the specified range, replace with new camshaft and measure again.
If out of the specified range again, replace with new cylinder head assembly.