Camshaft Runout

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

Put V-block on precise flat bed and support No. 2 and No. 4 journal of camshaft as shown.
Set dial gauges vertically to No. 3 journal as shown.
Turn camshaft in one direction slowly by hand, measure the camshaft runout on the dial gauges.
- Runout is the largest indicator reading after one full revolution.
  1. Camshaft Runout
    1. Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
    2. Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If actual runout exceeds the limit, replace the camshaft.