FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING CAMSHAFT END PLAY
1. Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft WITHOUT rocker arms. Install rear cam caps and tighten screws to specified torque.
2. Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far rearward as it will go.





3. Zero dial indicator (Fig. 18).
4. Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
5. Record reading on dial indicator.
6. If end play is excessive, check cylinder head and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary.