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31. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect



^ Tools Required
- J 7872 Magnetic Dial Indicator Set





1. Measure the camshaft journals with a micrometer.
If journals are more than 0.025 mm (0.0010 inch) out-of-round, replace the camshaft.





2. Measure camshaft runout using J 7872.
2.1. Mount the camshaft in V-blocks between centers.
2.2. Use the J 7872 in order to check the intermediate camshaft journal
3. If runout exceeds 0.065 mm (0.0026 inch), camshaft is excessively bent and should be replaced.