Camshaft - End Play, OHC Engines
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- Remove the roller followers. See CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER
for removal and installation.
- Use a Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure camshaft end play.
- Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
- Zero the indicator.
- Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play. See CAMSHAFT
for removal and installation.
- If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD RH
or CYLINDER HEAD LH
for removal and installation.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.