TM 5-3825-229-14&P
6-13. CAMSHAFT (cont)
a.
Removal (cont).
(2) Rotate camshaft gear (1) so camshaft retaining plate screws (2) are accessible through camshaft gear. Remove
two screws (2) and washers (3) to loosen retainer (4).
(3) Rotate camshaft gear (1) to align timing marks with timing marks on idler gear. Refer to para. 6-8.
CAUTION
Use care so as not to scratch or mar camshaft bearings with cam lobes as camshaft is withdrawn from crankcase.
(4) Carefully remove camshaft (6), with camshaft gear (1) attached, from crankcase.
(5) Check clearance between camshaft gear (1) and retainer (4) with a feeler gauge. Clearance should be 0.004 to
0.020 in. (0.10-0.50 mm). If clearance is excessive, replace retainer.
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