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CAMSHAFT. AND TIMING GEAR TRAIN. - Continued
Figure 6-39. Oil Deflector
(4) Measure camshaft end play (Figure 6-40).
(a)
New camshaft end play is 0.002 - 0.009 in. (0.05 - 0.23 mm). Maximum allowable end play is
0.015 in. (0.38 mm).
Figure 6-40. Camshaft End Play
(b)
If end play is excessive, check thrust plate thickness using a new thrust plate and a feeler gauge after
camshaft is removed. If camshaft end play is correct, measure timing gear backlash.
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