Camshaft Journal Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install camshaft bracket and tighten bolts to the specified torque
- Measure inner diameter of camshaft bearing.
Standard inner diameter:
No. 1 bearing: 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2 to No. 5 bearings:
Intake: 23.985 - 24.006 mm (0.9443-0.9451 in)
Exhaust: 24.000 - 24.021 mm (0.9449 - 0.9457 in)
- Measure outer diameter of camshaft journal.
Standard outer diameter:
No. 1 journal: 27.935 - 27.955 mm (1.0998 -1.1006 in)
No. 2 to No. 5 journals: 23.935 - 23.955 mm (0.9423 - 0.9431 in)
- If clearance exceeds the limit, replace camshaft and/or cylinder head.
Camshaft journal clearance:
Standard:
Intake: 0.030 - 0.071 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Exhaust: 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
Limit:
Intake: 0.135 mm (0.0053 in)
Exhaust: 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)