Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 62

INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1
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5. Measure the oil clearances between the camshaft
and cylinder head.
(1) Remove any oil or dirt from the journals and
the camshaft bore.
(2) Measure the camshaft bore diameter.
Diameter:
43.500-43.525 mm (1.7126-l .7135 in)
(3) Subtract the journal diameter from the bore di-
ameter.
Oil clearance
Front and Rear
0.035-0.085 mm (0.0013-0.0033 in)
Center:
0.065-0.115 mm (0.0026-0.0045 in)
Maximum: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
(4) If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace
the camshaft or cylinder head.
83U01A~078
6. Measure the camshaft end play. If it exceeds the
maximum, replace the thrust plate or camshaft
End play:
0.0.5-0.18 mm (0.0020-0.0071 in)
Maximum: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Rocker Arm and Rocker Arm Shaft
1. Check for wear or damage to the contact
surface
of the rocker arm shaft or the rocker arm. Replace
if necessary.
2. Check the oil clearance between the rocker arm
and shaft, replace if necessary.
(1) Measure the rocker arm inner diameter.
Diameter:
18.000-18.027 mm (0.7087-0.7097 in)
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