General Procedure

NOTE: Refer to general specifications in the appropriate 303-01 engine section for the appropriate specification.

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

Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, measure the camshaft runout.

Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest Dial Indicator Gauge reading from the highest Dial Indicator Gauge reading.

Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft Runout

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