FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Camshaft Inspection


1. Inspect the camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding. If the journals are binding, also check the cylinder head for damage. Also check the cylinder head oil holes for clogging.
2. Check the tooth surface of the distributor drive gear teeth of the camshaft and replace if abnormal wear is evident.
3. Check the cam surface for abnormal wear and damage and replace if defective. Also, measure the cam height and replace if out of limit:
Intake
Standard Value: 34.91 mm (1.37 inch)
Limit: 34.41 mm (1.35 inch)
Identification mark:
Intake J
Exhaust N