43. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

- Tools Required
- J 7872 Magnetic Base Dial Indicator Set





1. Clean the camshaft with cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the camshaft for the following conditions:
- Scored camshaft bearing journals (1)
- Damaged camshaft lobes (2)
- Damaged camshaft sprocket locator pins (3)
- Damaged threads (4)





3. Measure the camshaft journals using a micrometer.
If the camshaft journals are not within specifications, replace the camshaft.





4. Measure the camshaft runout using the J 7372.
4.1. Mount the camshaft in V-blocks between the centers.
4.2. Use the J 7872 in order to measure the intermediate camshaft journal.
5. Measure the camshaft lobe lift using the J 7872.
5.1. Lubricate the camshaft using GM P/N 1052365 or the equivalent.
5.2. Set the camshaft on V-blocks.
5.3. Use the J 7872 in order to measure the lobe lift.
6. If the runout or lobe lift is not within specifications, replace the camshaft.