Camshaft Runout

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 journal of camshaft.
CAUTION: Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other three locations.
Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the camshaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0001 in)

Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Fig 1: Checking Camshaft Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.