PROCEDURE
INSPECT NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the roller by hand to check that it turns smoothly.
If the roller does not turn smoothly, replace the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly.
INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
Note
Keep the valve lash adjuster assembly free from dirt and foreign matter.
Only use clean engine oil.
Place the lash adjuster assembly into a container full of new engine oil.
Insert the tip of SST into the lash adjuster plunger and use the tip to press down on the check ball inside the plunger.
| *1 | Tapered Path | *2 | Plunger |
| *3 | Low Pressure Chamber | *4 | Check Ball |
| *5 | High Pressure Chamber | - | - |
| *a | CORRECT | *b | INCORRECT |
Squeeze SST and the valve lash adjuster together to move the plunger up and down 5 to 6 times.
Check the movement of the plunger and bleed the air.
| OK |
|---|
| Plunger moves up and down. |
Note
When bleeding high-pressure air from the compression chamber, make sure that the tip of SST is actually pressing the check ball as shown in the illustration. If the check ball is not pressed, air bleeding is not possible.
After bleeding the air, remove SST. Then try to quickly and firmly press the plunger with your fingers.
| OK |
|---|
| Plunger can be pressed 3 times. |
If the plunger can still be compressed after pressing it 3 times, replace the valve lash adjuster with a new one.
INSPECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Measuring Area |
Pull the chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.
| Maximum chain elongation |
|---|
| 115.2 mm (4.54 in.) |
Note
Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.
If the average elongation is more than the maximum, replace the chain sub-assembly.
INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Pull the No. 2 chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf).
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.
| Maximum chain elongation |
|---|
| 102.1 mm (4.02 in.) |
Note
Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.
If the average elongation is more than the maximum, replace the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR
Place the No. 2 chain sub-assembly around the oil pump drive gear.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the oil pump drive gear and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
| Minimum gear diameter (with No. 2 chain sub-assembly) |
|---|
| 48.2 mm (1.90 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 No. 2 chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive gear.
INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR
Place the No. 2 chain sub-assembly around the oil pump drive shaft gear.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the oil pump drive shaft gear and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
| Minimum gear diameter (with No. 2 chain sub-assembly) |
|---|
| 48.2 mm (1.90 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 No. 2 chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive shaft gear.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Place the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing gear assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the camshaft timing gear assembly and chain sub-assembly.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain sub-assembly) |
|---|
| 96.8 mm (3.81 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 sub-assembly and camshaft timing gear assembly.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY
Place the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and chain sub-assembly.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain sub-assembly) |
|---|
| 96.8 mm (3.81 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 sub-assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
Place the chain sub-assembly around the crankshaft timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the crankshaft timing sprocket and chain sub-assembly.
| Minimum gear diameter (with chain sub-assembly) |
|---|
| 51.1 mm (2.01 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 sub-assembly and crankshaft timing sprocket.
INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Using a vernier caliper, measure the chain tensioner slipper wear.
| Maximum wear |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.
INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Using a vernier caliper, measure the No. 1 chain vibration damper wear.
| Maximum wear |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the wear is more 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 |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner plate.
INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER
| *a | Raise |
| *b | Move |
| *c | Lock |
Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the cam is raised with your finger.
Release the cam, and then check that the plunger is locked in place by the cam and does not move when pushed with your finger.
If necessary, replace the No. 1 chain tensioner.
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD BOLT
| *1 | Measurement Length |
| *2 | Measuring Area |
| *3 | Distance |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the cylinder head bolt from the seat to the end.
| Standard length |
|---|
| 146.8 to 148.2 mm (5.78 to 5.83 in.) |
| Maximum length |
|---|
| 149.2 mm (5.87 in.) |
If the length is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head bolt.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the elongated thread at the measuring area.
| Distance |
|---|
| 115 mm (4.53 in.) |
| Standard diameter |
|---|
| 9.77 to 9.96 mm (0.385 to 0.392 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
|---|
| 9.4 mm (0.370 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head bolt.
Tech Tips
If a visual check reveals no excessively thin areas, check the center of the bolt (refer to illustration) and find the area that has the smallest diameter.
INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface that contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly.
| Maximum warpage |
|---|
| 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust manifold.