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5. Measure backlash between camshaft drive gear (Figure 12, Item 1) and all mating gears with a dial indicator
and magnetic base as shown. Backlash must be 0.0010 to 0.0055 in. (0.025 to 0.140 mm). Maximum
permissible backlash is 0.008 in. (0.20 mm).
Figure 12. Camshaft Gear Backlash Measurement.
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6. Measure camshaft endplay with a dial indicator and magnetic base as shown in Figure 13. Maximum allowable
camshaft endplay is 0.007 to 0.013 in. (0.18 to 0.33 mm). Maximum permissible endplay is 0.025 in. (0.64
mm).
Figure 13. Camshaft Gear Endplay Measurement.
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