INSPECT BALANCESHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the balanceshafts Click here.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the balanceshaft back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.05 to 0.09 mm (0.00197 to 0.00354 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.09 mm (0.00354 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the balanceshaft housing and bearings. If necessary, replace the balanceshaft.
INSPECT BALANCESHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Clean each bearing and journal.
Check each bearing and journal for pitting and scratches.
If a bearing or journal is damaged, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the balanceshaft.
Place the No. 1 and No. 2 balanceshafts onto the crankcase.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Install the balanceshaft housing Click here.
Note
Do not turn the balanceshafts.
Remove the balanceshafts Click here.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.022 to 0.049 mm (0.000866 to 0.00193 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.049 mm (0.00193 in.) |
Note
Remove the Plastigage completely after the measurement.
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing. If necessary, replace the balanceshaft.
| *a | Number Mark |
| *b | Front No. 1 Journal Bore |
| *c | Rear No. 1 Journal Bore |
| *d | Front No. 2 Journal Bore |
| *e | Rear No. 2 Journal Bore |
If replacing a bearing, select a new one with the same number.
| Standard Balanceshaft Housing Journal Bore Diameter | ||||||||
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| Standard Bearing Center Wall Thickness | ||||||||
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| Standard balanceshaft journal diameter |
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| 22.985 to 23.000 mm (0.9049 to 0.9055 in.) |
Inspect the balanceshaft housing bolts.
| *a | Measurement Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the bolts from the seat to the end.
| Standard bolt length |
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| 58.3 to 59.7 mm (2.295 to 2.350 in.) |
| Maximum bolt length |
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| 60.3 mm (2.374 in.) |
If the bolt length is greater than the maximum, replace the balanceshaft housing bolt.
INSPECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Measurement Area |
Pull the chain with a force of 140 N (14 kgf, 31.5 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.
| Maximum chain elongation |
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| 114.5 mm (4.508 in.) |
Note
Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.
If the elongation is greater than the maximum, replace the chain.
INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Measurement Area |
Pull the chain with a force of 140 N (14 kgf, 31.5 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.
| Maximum chain elongation |
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| 102.2 mm (4.024 in.) |
Note
Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.
If the elongation is greater than the maximum, replace the No. 2 chain.
INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR
Place the chain around the sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter of the oil pump drive gear and chain.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain) |
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| 48.2 mm (1.898 in.) |
Note
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain and sprocket.
INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR
Place the chain around the sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter of the oil pump drive shaft gear and chain.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain) |
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| 48.2 mm (1.898 in.) |
Note
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain and sprocket.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Place the chain around the sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter of the camshaft timing gear assembly and chain.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain) |
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| 97.3 mm (3.831 in.) |
Note
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain and sprocket.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET
Place the chain around the sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter of the camshaft timing gear or sprocket and chain.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain) |
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| 97.3 mm (3.831 in.) |
Note
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain and sprocket.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET
Place the chain around the timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the timing gear diameter of the camshaft timing gear or sprocket and chain.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain) |
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| 51.6 mm (2.031 in.) |
Note
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the gear diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain sub-assembly and crankshaft timing sprocket.
INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Using a vernier caliper, measure the tensioner slipper wear.
| Maximum wear |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.
INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Using a vernier caliper, measure the vibration damper wear.
| Maximum wear |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the No. 1 chain vibration damper.
INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER PLATE
Using a vernier caliper, measure the chain tensioner plate wear.
| Maximum wear |
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| 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner plate.
INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
| *a | Raise |
| *b | Move |
| *c | Lock |
Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger.
Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger.
If operation is not as specified, replace the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT
Inspect the camshaft for runout.
Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.) |
If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobes.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe heights.
| Standard cam lobe height |
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| 47.306 to 47.406 mm (1.8624 to 1.8664 in.) |
| Minimum cam lobe height |
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| 47.196 mm (1.8581 in.) |
If any of the cam lobe heights are less than the minimum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the camshaft journals.
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
| Standard Journal Diameter | ||||||
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If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
INSPECT NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
Inspect the camshaft for runout.
Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.) |
If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the No. 2 camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobes.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe heights.
| Standard cam lobe height |
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| 46.063 to 46.163 mm (1.8135 to 1.8174 in.) |
| Minimum cam lobe height |
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| 45.953 mm (1.8092 in.) |
If any of the cam lobe heights are less than the minimum, replace the No. 2 camshaft.
Inspect the camshaft journals.
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
| Standard Journal Diameter | ||||||
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If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.