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Inspection Procedure

  1. Inspect the camshaft lobes and bearing journals for pitting, abnormal wear, or excessive wear.
  2. Inspect the camshaft gear for chipped or broken teeth.

Measurement Procedure


    Object Number: 736723  Size: SH
  1. Measure the camshaft journals at 2 different points.
  2. Specifications

        • Production diameter: 39.950-39.975 mm (1.5728-1.5738 in)
        • Service limit: 39.85 mm (1.569 in)
  3. Measure the camshaft bearing inside diameter. The correct measurement is 40.0-40.04 mm (1.575-1.576 in).
  4. Measure the camshaft journal to camshaft bearing clearance.
  5. Specifications

        • Subtract the camshaft bearing journal diameter, from the camshaft inside diameter.
        • Production clearance: 0.025-0.070 mm (0.001-0.0028 in)
        • Service limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)

    Object Number: 736725  Size: SH
  6. Measure the camshaft lobe height.
  7. • Camshaft lobe height should be 52.851 mm (2.0807 in) for intake and 54.91 mm (2.1618 in) for exhaust.
    • Replace the camshaft if the measurement height is below 52.017 mm (2.0500 in) for intake, 53.771 mm (2.1146 in) for exhaust.

    Object Number: 736727  Size: SH
  8. Measure the camshaft for runout.
  9. If the measurement is greater than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in), replace the camshaft.