Camshaft: Service and Repair

CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL





1. Remove the camshaft bearing bridges.
2. Remove the camshaft (1).

CLEANING
Clean the camshaft with a suitable solvent.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect the camshaft bearing journals for damage or binding. If the journals are binding, check the cylinder head for damage. Also check the cylinder head oil holes for clogging.
2. Check the camshaft lobe and the bearing surfaces for abnormal wear and damage. Replace the camshaft if it is defective.
3. Measure the lobe actual wear and replace the camshaft if it is out of limit. The standard value is 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm). The wear limit is 0.010 inch (0.254 mm).

INSTALLATION





1. Position the camshaft (1) on the cylinder head.
2. Install the camshaft bearing bridges.