Camshaft should rotate freely. If the camshaft binds, check for burrs
in the cylinder head and caps journals.
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.
Camshaft Thrust Clearance
Standard: 0.006-0.396 mm (0.0002-0.0156 in)
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in) max
Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head:
Remove the bearing caps.
Remove each camshaft.
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.
Maximum Warpage
Standard: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max
Service Limit: 0.075 mm (0.003 in) max
Inspect camshaft:
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.
Circle Total Runout
Standard: 0.080 mm (0.003 in) max
Service Limit: 0.120 mm (0.0047 in) max
Using a dial indicator, measure the cam lobe lift rise. Place the camshaft in
V-blocks located next to the lobe being measured.
If the cam lobe lift/rise is less than minimum, replace the camshaft.
Cam Lobe Lift Rise
Standard: 5.183-5.263 mm (0.2042-0.2074 in) max
Service Limit: 5.133 mm (0.203 in) max
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
Journal Diameter
Standard: 26.950-26.970 mm (1.0638-1.0648 in) max
Service Limit: 26.925 mm (1.0608 in) max
Using an inside micrometer or
SA91102NE
or equivalent, measure the housing bore diameter.
Bore Diameter
Standard: 44.475-44.500 mm (1.751-1.752 in) max
Service Limit: 44.513 mm (1.753 in) max
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.
Oil Clearance
Standard: 0.51-1.101 mm (0.0020-0.0040 in) max
Service Limit: 0.138 mm (0.0054 in) max
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.