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Service Manual Mitsubishi SQ-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
TIMING GEARS, CAMSHAFT AND OIL
PAN
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ENGINE MAIN PARTS
4. Measuring idler gear end play
Measure the end play with feeler gages or a dial
gage. If the end play exceeds the repair limit,
replace the thrust plate.
Unit: mm [in.]
5. Removing idler gear
Unscrew the bolt and washer and remove the idler
gear.
6. Measuring camshaft end play
Use a dial gage to measure the end play of the
camshaft to which the camshaft gear is installed. If
the end play exceeds the service limit, replace the
thrust plate.
Unit: mm [in.]
Figure 62 Measuring idler gear end play
Thrust plate
Item
Assembly
Standard
Service
Limit
End play of idler gear
0.05 to 0.20
[0.0020 to 0.0079]
0.35
[0.0138]
Figure 63 Removing idler gear
Figure 64 Measuring camshaft end play
Item
Assembly
Standard
Service
Limit
End play of camshaft
0.10 to 0.25
[0.0039 to 0.0098]
0.30
[0.0118]