TM 5-4320-300-146-9. VALVES, CAMSHAFT, AND TIMING GEARS (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarksINSPECTION OFCAMSHAFT ANDBALANCE SHAFT17. Cams andInspect for wear and scoring. If cams are scored,journalsinspect cam follower rollers in accordance withparagraph 6-7. Replace camshaft if cams orjournals are worn or scored. Replace balanceshaft if journals are worn or scored.18. Camshaft andReplace camshaft or balance shaft if either isbalance shaftbent or damaged.19. Contact sur-Examine surfaces which thrust washers contact;facesif surfaces are scratched but not severely scored,smooth them down with an oil stone. If thescore marks are too deep to be removed, replacecamshaft or balance shaft.20. Shaft andMeasure the inside diameter of the camshaft orbearingbalance shaft bearing at 90 degree axis as shown.clearanceThen measure the outside diameter of the appro-priate camshaft or balance shaft bearingjournal. The clearance (difference between meas-urements) for new camshaft or balance shaftbearings should be 0.0045 to 0.006 inch (0.1143to 0.1524 mm) or for worn parts a maximum of0.008 inch (0.2032 mm). Replace shafts or bear-ings as needed to restore tolerance.6-63
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