Tools Required

J 7872 Dial indicator set.

1. Measure the camshaft end play using J 7872 .

•	The production value is 0.050-0.114 mm (0.002-0.0045 in) and service limit is 0.20 mm (0.008 in).

•	Replace the camshaft or the camshaft thrust plate if the measured value exceeds the service limit.




2. Block the crankshaft from turning with a wooden handle.
3. Loosen the camshaft gear bolt and leave the bolt finger tight.



4. Remove the camshaft exciter ring bolts.
5. Remove the camshaft exciter ring.
6. Remove the camshaft thrust plate bolts through the holes in the camshaft gear.



7. Remove the camshaft with the camshaft gear attached.



8. Remove the camshaft gear bolt and washer. Discard the bolt.
9. Remove the camshaft gear.
10. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.