Thrust Bearing, Washer And Shim; Checking Camshaft End Play - Kohler CH18-745 Service Manual

Kohler Engine Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
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.)
Figure 11-15. Change Shim to Obtain Correct End
Play.
5. Reinstall the end play checking tool and recheck
Oil Pump Assembly
The oil pump is mounted inside the closure plate. 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
closure plate. If service was required, and the governor
was removed, refer to the assembly procedures under
"Governor Gear Assembly" in Section 10.

Thrust Bearing, Washer and Shim

Some specifications use a needle type thrust bearing,
thrust washer and shim spacer to control the end play
of the crankshaft. See Figure 11-16. If these items are
noted during disassembly, make sure they are
reinstalled in the sequence shown in Figure 11-17. A
different procedure will have to be followed to check
and adjust crankshaft end play on these models.
Figure 11-16. Thrust Bearing, Washer and Shim
Used on Some Models.
www.mymowerparts.com
the end play.
Section 11
Reassembly
11
11.5