Camshaft Gear - Replacement (1-17) Section 1 - Cylinder Block - Group 01 M11 Page 1-52 Measure the camshaft thrust bearing journal outside diameter. Camshaft Thrust Bearing Journal O.D. mm in 54.800 MIN 2.1575 55.200 MAX 2.1732 Measure the camshaft thrust plate inside diameter. Camshaft Thrust Plate I.D. mm in 55.60 MIN 2.1890 56.61 MAX 2.2287 Measure the camshaft thrust plate thickness. Camshaft Thrust Plate Thickness mm in 8.960 MIN 0.3528 9.040 MAX 0.3559 Visually inspect the camshaft gear for cracks, and chipped or broken teeth. Visually inspect the gear bore and keyway for fretting or burrs. Use crocus cloth to remove burrs. NOTE:
The gear must be replaced if the fretting is more than 3 mm [0.125 inch] wide.