Workshop Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLY I 3–11
Important Operations
6. Idler Gear
Measure the following points before disassembly.
mm (in)
Feeler gauge
mm (in)
Includes the crankshaft gear, the camshaft gear, and
the idler gear.
Dial indicator
7 Camshaft
Measure the following points before disassembly.
mm (in)
Crankshaft gear
Thrust plate
Camshaft
Feeler gauge
11. Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Measure the crankshaft end play at the thrust bear-
ing (center main bearing) before disassembly.
mm (in)
Feeler gauge
Crankshaft
Standard Limit
Idler Gear End 0.128–0.185 0.2
Play (0.005–0.0070) (0.008)
Standard Limit
Timing Gears 0.10–0.17 0.3
Backlash (0.004–0.007) (0.012)
Standard Limit
Cam Gear End 0.050–0.114 0.2
Play (0.002–0.005) (0.008)
Standard Limit
Crankshaft End 0.15–0.33 0.4
Play (0.006–0.013) (0.016)