Camshaft End Play

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.

Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft. Measure the end play of dial indicator when camshaft is moved forward/backward (in direction to axis).
Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)

Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)

Fig 1: Checking Camshaft End Play
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Measure the following parts if out of the limit.
- Dimension "A" for camshaft No. 1 journal
  Standard : 27.500 - 27.548 mm (1.0827 - 1.0846 in)
- Dimension "B" for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing
  Standard : 27.360 - 27.385 mm (1.0772 - 1.0781 in)
Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or cylinder head.

Fig 2: Cylinder Head No. 1 Journal Bearing Dimensions
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