ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
6-36
6.16. CAMSHAFT.
This task covers: a. Test
b. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Shop Equipment, Electrical Repair,
Semitrailer Mounted
(Item 3, Appendix B)
Inside Micrometer Caliper
(Item 47, Appendix B)
Outside Micrometer Caliper
(Item 48, Appendix B)
Dial Indicator
(Item 36, Appendix B)
Equipment Conditions
Idle gear removed (para 6.13.).
Materials/Parts
Camshaft
TEST
a. Remove camshaft (perform steps a - b of REPLACE).
b. Test camshaft alignment:
(1)
On a surface plate, set camshaft (2, Figure 6-13) on two V-blocks.
(2)
Set up a dial (1) indicator at a right angle to the camshaft with its tip on camshaft's middle
journal.
(3)
Rotate camshaft on the V-blocks and check for misalignment.
(4)
If the misalignment exceeds 0.0004 in. (0.01 mm), replace camshaft.
