
The clearance between the bearing support thrust face
and the camshaft gear must be 0.20 mm to 0.33 mm
[0.008- to 0.013-inch].
After measuring the space between the bearing support
and the gear cover flange, add an additional 0.20 mm to
0.33 mm [0.008-inch to 0.013-inch] to that number to
determine the thickness of the shims required. Example:
Space of 1.52 mm [0.060-inch], measured with a feeler
gauge, plus 0.25 mm [0.010-inch] for clearance would
require 1.77 mm [0.070-inch] shims.
Use a micrometer to measure the shims removed from
the support at the time of disassembly. Add or remove
shims as required to obtain the correct clearance be-
tween the bearing support and the camshaft gear. Shims
are available in the following thicknesses:
Shim Thickness
mm in
0.05 0.002
0.13 0.005
0.25 0.010
0.63 0.025
Install the required number of shims and a new o-ring on
the support bearing.
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