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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
TIMING GEARS AND FLYWHEEL
ENGLISH
INSPECTION
18.1 Camshaft
1. Clearance between journal and bushing
Measure the diameter of the journal and the bore in the
bushing for the shaft to find the clearance as shown in
the illustration. If the clearance exceeds the limit,
replace the bushing.
Unit: mm (in.)
2. Bushing replacement
Use Camshaft Bushing Installer (ST332340) (special
tool) for camshaft bushing replacement.
1) Removal
Remove the oil pan. Using a “remover” end of
the Installer, push out the bushing into the
cylinder block. Crush and take out the
bushing from the block.
Figure 81 Measuring camshaft journal
Item Standard
Clearance between
camshaft journal and
bushing
0.15 (0.005 9)
Figure 82 Measuring bore in camshaft bushing
Figure 83 Removing camshaft bushing
Camshaft Bushing
Installer
Camshaft
bushing
Front of cylinder
block