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Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with micrometer. 
2. If wear exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clear

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Camshaft End Play
Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft. 
Measure the end pl

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Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter with micrometer. 
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER
Measur

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Install camshaft so that dowel pin on front end face are posi- 
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4. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri- 
cal order as shown in the figure. 
a. Tighten No. 9 to 12 in numerical order

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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out 
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b. Use feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter 
and camshaft.  
Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in) 
*:Approximately 80  °C (176 °F)

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c. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise (when view from engine 
front) by 270 degrees from the position of No