Camshaft - Runout

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout.

Fig 2: Measuring Camshaft Runout

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Use a Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure the camshaft runout.
- Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading.
- For additional information, refer to appropriate ENGINE article .
- If it is out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.