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Camshaft Journal Clearance

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  1. Install camshaft bracket and tighten bolts to the specified torque.
  2. Measure inner diameter "A" of camshaft bearing.

    Standard inner diameter: 

    No. 1: 26.000 - 26.021 mm (1.0236 - 1.0244 in) 

    No. 2, 3, 4: 23.500 - 23.521 mm (0.9252 - 0.9260 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Camshaft Bearing
    G02032254Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Measure outer diameter of camshaft journal.

    Standard outer diameter: 

    No. 1: 25.935 - 25.955 mm (1.0211 - 1.0218 in) 

    No. 2, 3, 4: 23.445 - 23.465 mm (0.9230 - 0.9238 in) 

  4. If clearance exceeds the limit, replace camshaft and/or cylinder head.

    Camshaft journal clearance: 

    Standard 

    No. 1: 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in) 

    No. 2, 3, 4: 0.035 - 0.076 mm (0.0014 - 0.0030 in) 

    Fig 2: Measuring Outer Diameter Of Camshaft Journal
    G02032255Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Limit 

    0.15 mm (0.0059 in)