Camshaft End Play

Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to [CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Install a dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft. Measure the camshaft end play on the dial indicator when camshaft is moved forward/backward (in direction to axis).

Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play
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Standard: 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
- Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft No. 1 Journal And Cylinder Head No. 1 Journal Bearing Dimension
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  - Dimension "A" for camshaft No. 1 journal
    Standard: 25.800 - 25.848 mm (1.0157 - 1.0176 in)
  - Dimension "B" for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing
    Standard: 25.660 - 25.685 mm (1.0102 - 1.0112 in)
- Use the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or cylinder head, if necessary.