Document ID# 1223320
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2
 

Cylinder and Camshaft Inspection SOHC

Tools Required

SA9179NE Dial Indicator

Inspection Procedure

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  1. Install camshaft and bearing caps. Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly procedure for additional detail.
    1. Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft. Install the bearing caps with arrows on caps pointed toward camshaft sprockets, front of cylinder head.
    2. Important

      Bolt threads should be lightly oiled prior to installation. Holes must be clean and free from oil and debris.

    3. Bolts must be pulled down uniformly.
    4. Tighten

      Tighten camshaft bearing cap-to-head (LL0) to 14 N·m (10 lb in)

    5. Camshaft should rotate freely. If the camshaft binds, check for burrs in the cylinder head and caps journals.

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  2. Measure the camshaft thrust, end play. Using a SA9179NE or equivalent, measure the thrust clearance while moving each camshaft back and forth. If clearance is greater than maximum, replace the cylinder head or camshaft.
  3. Camshaft Thrust Clearance
  4. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head:
    1. Remove the bearing caps.
    2. Remove each camshaft.

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  5. Inspect camshaft bore for flatness. Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surfaces contacting the camshaft for warpage. If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the cylinder head.
  6. Maximum Warpage
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  7. Inspect camshaft:
  8. Place the camshaft ends in V-blocks and, using a dial indicator or service tool SA9179NE or equivalent, measure the total runout at the center journal. If the runout is greater than maximum, replace the camshaft.
  9. Circle Total Runout
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  10. Using a dial indicator, measure the cam lobe lift rise. Place the camshaft in V-blocks located next to the lobe being measured.

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  12. If the cam lobe lift/rise is less than minimum, replace the camshaft.
  13. Cam Lobe Lift Rise
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  14. Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
  15. Journal Diameter
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  16. Using an inside micrometer or SA91102NE or equivalent, measure the housing bore diameter.
  17. Bore Diameter
  18. Subtract the journal diameter measurement from the housing bore diameter measurement. If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the camshaft and/or cylinder head.
  19. Oil Clearance
    Object Number: 874846  Size: SH
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  20. Inspect camshaft bore for flatness. Using a precision SA9177NE and SA91101NE , measure the surfaces contacting the camshaft for warpage. If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the cylinder head.
  21. Maximum Warpage

  Document ID# 1223320
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2