Camshaft End Play; Crankshaft End Play - Kohler RD 441 Service Manual

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Camshaft end play

Temporarily fit camshaft 1 complete with washer; tighten gear cover 2
to 25 Nm.
Check end play by moving the camshaft back and forth using a sui-
table tool; the end play value is 0.10÷0.25 mm and is not adjustable.
In case of excessive clearance, replace the camshaft and the timing
cover.
Gearbox extension, intermediate flange
Assemble the gasket on the timing cover.
Assemble the intermediate flange with gearbox fixing holes A facing
the starting motor side.
Tighten the fastening screws to 25 Nm.
Gearbox extension
Assemble the gasket between the intermediate flange and the gear-
box extension.
Assemble the gearbox extension using special tool p/n 1460-329 to
avoid damaging the oil seal rings, and taking care that the gearbox
fastening flange is correctly positioned with stud bolts B facing the oil
filter.
Tighten the fastening screws to 25 Nm.

Crankshaft end play

Secure the engine to a metal base or table. Use a dial indicator with
column and magnetic base plate. Place the stylus on the crankshaft.
Push and pull the driving shaft on the flywheel side.
End play should be 0.05÷0.25 mm; it is not adjustable.
In case of excessive clearance, replace the clearance shims.
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