Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 211

Cylinder Head
Camshaft Inspection (cont'd)
7. Wipe the camshaft clean, then inspect the lift
ramps. Replace the camshaft if any lobes are pitted,
scored, or excessively worn.
8. Measure the diameter of each camshaft journal.
9. Zero the gauge to the journal diameter.
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10. Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylinder
head. Measure the inside diameter of each
camshaft bearing surface, and check for an out-of-
round condition.
• If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within
limits, go to step 12.
• If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the
service limit and the camshaft has been replaced,
replace the cylinder head.
• If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the
service limit and the camshaft has not been
replaced, go to step 11.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance
Standard (New): 0.050 0.089 mm
(0.0020 0.0035 in.)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)