Kohler COMMAND CV17-745 Service Manual page 175

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Determining Camshaft End Play
1. Install the shim removed during disassembly onto
the camshaft.
2. Position the camshaft end play checking tool on
the camshaft. See Figure 11-14.
Figure 11-14. Checking Camshaft End Play.
3. Apply pressure on the camshaft end play checking
tool (pushing camshaft toward crankshaft). Use a
feeler gauge to measure the camshaft end play
between the shim spacer and the checking tool.
Camshaft end play should be 0.076/0.127 mm
(0.003/0.005 in.).
4. If the camshaft end play is not within the specified
range, remove the checking tool and replace the
shim as necessary.
Several color-coded shims are available.
White: 0.69215/0.73025 mm (0.02725/0.02875 in.)
Blue: 0.74295/0.78105 mm (0.02925/0.03075 in.)
Red: 0.79375/0.83185 mm (0.03125/0.03275 in.)
Yellow: 0.84455/0.88265 mm (0.03325/0.03475 in.)
Green: 0.89535/0.99345 mm (0.03525/0.03675 in.)
Gray: 0.94615/0.98425 mm (0.03725/0.03875 in.)
Black: 0.99695/1.03505 mm (0.03925/0.04075 in.)
5. Reinstall the end play checking tool and recheck
the end play.
Oil Pump Assembly
The oil pump is mounted inside the oil pan. If service
was required, and the oil pump was removed, refer to
the assembly procedures under ''Oil Pump Assembly''
in Section 10.
Governor Gear Assembly
The governor gear assembly is located inside the oil
pan. If service was required, and the governor was
removed, refer to the assembly procedures under
''Governor Gear Assembly'' in Section 10.
Install Oil Seal in Oil Pan
1. Check to make sure that there are no nicks or
2. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the outside
3. Drive the oil seal into the oil pan using a seal
Figure 11-15. Installing Oil Seal in Oil Pan.
Figure 11-16. Oil Seal Depth in Oil Pan.
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burrs in the crankshaft bore of the oil pan.
diameter of the oil seal.
driver. Make sure the oil seal is installed straight
and true in the bore, to the depth shown in
Figures 11-15 and 11-16.
6.5 mm
(0.255 in.)
Oil Seal
Section 11
Reassembly
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