Pic. 2.281. Checking the end play of the camshaft
Install the camshaft in the bed of the cylinder head. Using an indicator, measure the axial clearance while moving the camshafts back and forth (pic. 2.281).
Axial clearance:
- camshafts:
- standard - 0.040–0.090 mm;
- the maximum allowable is 0.12 mm.
- Maximum allowable:
- inlet - 0.12 mm;
- outlet - 0.10 mm.
If the axial clearance is greater than the maximum allowable, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace bearing caps and cylinder head.