Camshaft End Play

Tools Required:

• Rotunda Dial Indicator with Bracketry 014-00282

 CAUTION: Prying against the camshaft gear with the valve train load on the camshaft can break or damage the gear. Therefore, the rocker arm adjusting nuts must be backed off, or the rocker arm and shaft assembly must be loosened sufficiently to free the camshaft. After checking the camshaft end play, adjust the valve clearance.

1. Push camshaft toward rear of engine. Install Rotunda Dial Indicator with Bracketry 014-00282 or equivalent so indicator point is on camshaft sprocket attaching screw.
   
   
   
   

2. Zero dial indicator. Pull camshaft forward and release it. Compare dial indicator reading with specifications. If end play is excessive, replace camshaft thrust plate.

3. Remove dial indicator.

4. After replacing thrust plate, check end play again. If it is still out of specified range, inspect camshaft and cylinder head/cylinder block for excessive wear.