For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clamp the camshaft in a vise, and make sure that the camshaft timing gear or sprocket does not rotate.
- Remove the bolt and camshaft timing gear or sprocket.
- Remove camshaft timing gear assembly.
- Inspect the camshaft for runout.
- Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
- Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
- If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the camshaft.
- Inspect the cam lobes.
- Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe heights.
- If any of the cam lobe heights are less than the minimum, replace the camshaft.
- Inspect the camshaft journals.
- Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
- Inspect No. 2 camshaft for runout.
- Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
- Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
- If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the camshaft.
- Inspect the cam lobes.
- Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe heights.
- If any of the cam lobe heights are less than the minimum, replace the camshaft.
- Inspect the camshaft journals.
- Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
Maximum Circle Runout
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Standard Cam Lobe Height
47.306 to 47.406 mm (1.8624 to 1.8664 in)
Minimum Cam Lobe Height
47.196 mm (1.8581 in)
Maximum Circle Runout
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Standard Cam Lobe Height
46.063 to 46.163 mm (1.8135 to 1.8174 in)
Minimum Cam Lobe Height
45.953 mm (1.8092 in)
