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Checking camshaft axial clearance

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Fig 1: Checking camshaft axial clearance
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Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required 

Check with hydraulic lifters removed and with first and last bearing caps installed.

Wear limit: max. 0.15 mm