Checking End Play

1. Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft WITHOUT cam follower assemblies. Install rear cam caps and tighten screws to specified torque.
2. Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far rearward as it will go.

Figure 15:

3. Zero dial indicator (Fig. 15).
4. Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
5. End play travel: 0.05 - 0.15 mm (0.002 - 0.010 inch).
6. If end play is excessive check cylinder head and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary.