TM 5-3825-229-14&P
6-13. CAMSHAFT (cont)
c.
Installation.
(1)
Install key (5) in slot in camshaft (6). Drive key into slot with a leather hammer.
(2) Lubricate retainer (4) with oil (OE/HDO) and slide retainer on camshaft (6).
(3) Lubricate gear mounting surface on end of camshaft with oil (OE/HDO).
NOTE
Timing marks on camshaft gear (1) must face out (away from camshaft) when installing gear on camshaft.
(4) Install the camshaft (6) and camshaft gear (1) in a press. Support the camshaft on the No. 1 bearing journal and
press camshaft gear on camshaft until gear contacts shoulder on camshaft.
(5) Recheck clearance between retainer (4) and gear (1). Refer to 6-13. b. (4) above.
(6) Install camshaft (6), with attached gear (1), in crankcase. Check to make sure timing marks on camshaft gear
align with timing marks on idler gear. Refer to para. 6-8.
(7) Install two washers (3) and screws (2). Tighten screws to a torque of 17 Ib-ft (23 Nm) (wet).
(8) Check and verify gear backlash. Refer to 6-13. a. (1) above.
(9) Check end play of crankshaft gear. Attach a dial indicator to the crankcase with indicator contacting gear. Pull
camshaft gear and shift in and out of crankcase. End play should be 0.004 to 0.020 in. (0.10-0.50 mm). If end
play is excess replace retainer (4).
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