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Camshaft Oil Clearance Inspection

CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION
1. Position plastigage atop the journals in the axial direction.
2. Install the camshaft cap.
3. Remove the camshaft cap.





4. Measure the oil clearance.
^ If the oil clearance exceeds the maximum clearance, replace the cylinder head.

Standard clearance
0.025-0.076 mm (0.0010-0.0029 in)
Maximum clearance
0.121 mm (0.00476 in)