TM 5-3895-369-14
5-24. CAMSHAFT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: equipment
maintenance and repair
Shop equipment, general purpose repair: semi-
trailer mounted
Installation tool
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)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Para 5-26
Para 5-23
Condition Description
Gear cover removed.
Rocker arm assemblies
removed.
General Safety Instructions
If engine has recently been in operation, allow
engine time to cool before performing procedure.
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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