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Camshaft end play (Mazdaspeed)

Standard: ≈0.00224–0.005 in (0.057–0.127 mm); maximum: ≈0.00787 in (0.20 mm)Standard: 0.057–0.127 mm; maximum: 0.20 mm

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use the procedure's maximum labels; the technical table on 01–50–2 / PDF p. 44 incorrectly labels these limits Minimum. Inspect using the complete factory camshaft procedure.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO) — 2004 factory turbo-engine evidence; 2005 inferred within MSM family.
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo

Sources (1)

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  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Page 01–10–21 (PDF p. 33) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–21 (PDF p. 33)
    Printed: “Standard end play 0.057—0.127 mm {0.0023—0.0049 in} Maximum end play 0.20 mm {0.008 in}”