Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 86

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Camshafts
Inspection (cont'd)
9. Remove the camshaft holders and measure widest
portion of plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.050 - 0.089 mm
(0.002 - 0.004 in)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
10. If camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out of toler-
ance:
— And camshaft has already been replaced, you
must replace the cylinder head.
— If camshaft has not been replaced, first check
total runout with the camshaft supported on V-
blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Rotate camshaft
while measuring
— If the total runout of the camshaft is within toler-
ance, replace the cylinder head.
— If the total runout is out of tolerance, replace the
camshaft and recheck. If the oil clearance is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
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PLASTIGAGE STRIP
11. Check cam lobe height wear.
Cam Lobe Height Standard (New):
M/T
Check this area for wear.