TM 9-2320-260-34-1
3-44. CAMSHAFT MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
d. Cleaning and Inspection
a. Camshaft Gear Backlash Measurement
e. Assembly
b. Removal
f. Camshaft Bushing Removal
c. Disassembly
INITIAL SETUP
MATERIALS/PARTS
APPLICABLE MODEIS
Woodruff key (Appendix D, Item 543)
All
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 50)
SPECIAL TOOLS
REFERENCES (TM)
Universal puller kit (Appendix B, Item 75)
TM 9-2320-260-34P-1
TOOLS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
General mechanic's tool kit
Front gear cover removed (para. 3-33).
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Outside micrometer (Appendix B, Item 8)
Cam follower housing removed (para. 3-41).
Dial indicator (Appendix B, Item 11)
Cam bushing replacer (Appendix B, Item 86)
a. Camshaft Gear Backlash Measurement
Attach dial indicator to cylinder block (1). Ensure plunger is resting on tooth of camshaft gear (2).
1.
2.
Rotate camshaft gear (2) clockwise as far as possible without crankshaft gear (3) turning.
Set dial indicator to zero.
3.
4.
Rotate camshaft gear (2) counterclockwise as far as possible without crankshaft gear (3) turning.
Read backlash measurement. Replace camshaft gear (2) (subtask c.) if backlash is greater than
5.
0.020 in. (0.51 mm).
6.
Remove dial indicator from cylinder block (1).
