5.6 Camshaft and tappets
5.6.1 Camshaft
The camshaft is normalized and the cam and bearing
surfaces are surface hardened and ground. The cams
have a curve that minimized the repeated shocks on the
valve seats and maximizes valve seat life.
(1) Checking the camshaft side gap
Measure the thrust gap before disassembly. As the cam
gear is shrink-fitted to the cam, be careful when
replacing the thrust bearing.
Camshaft side gap
(2) Measure the cam height, and replace the
cam if it is worn beyond the limit.
Intake
Cam height
Exhaust
Standard
Limit
0.05-0.15
0.25
Standard
Limit
34.135-34.265
33.89
5. Inspection and servicing of basic engine parts
mm
(Camshaft side gap)
mm
Cam height
128
Push rod
Tappet
Camshaft
Camshaft bushing
Camshaft gear
Thrust metal
Camshaft gear
Thrust metal
Side gap
Micrometer
(Cam height)