TM 5-3895-369-14
5-24. CAMSHAFT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
This task covers:
c. Installation
b. Cleaning/Inspection
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Condition Description
TM or Para
Tool kit, general mechanic's: equipment
Gear cover removed.
maintenance and repair
Rocker arm assemblies
removed.
Shop equipment, general purpose repair: semi-
trailer mounted
General Safety Instructions
If engine has recently been in operation, allow
Installation tool
engine time to cool before performing procedure.
Wrench, torque
Materials/Parts
Paper, abrasive, garnet, (item 48, appendix E)
Cloth, lint-free (item 12, appendix E)
Solvent, drycleaning (item 54, appendix E)
Grease, general purpose (item 25, appendix E)
Fluid, calibration (item 22, appendix E)
a.
Removal.
NOTE
Hold adjoining gears to get a correct
measurement of backlash.
(1) Measure camshaft gear (1) backlash at
position A. Normal measurement is 0.003 to
0.013 in. (0.08 - 0.33 mm). If above or below
normal measurement, replace gear.
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