PROCEDURE
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surfaces that contact the cylinder block and manifolds.
| *a | Cylinder Head Lower Side | *b | Intake Manifold Side |
| *c | Exhaust Manifold Side | - | - |
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.
Using a dye penetrant, check the intake ports, exhaust ports and cylinder head surface for cracks.
If cracked, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.
INSPECT INNER COMPRESSION SPRING
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the inner compression spring.
| Standard free length |
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| 52.13 mm (2.05 in.) |
If the free length is not as specified, replace the inner compression spring.
| *a | Deviation |
| *b | 35 mm (1.38 in.) |
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the inner compression spring at the position shown in the illustration.
| Maximum deviation |
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| 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) |
| Maximum angle |
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| 2° |
If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the inner compression spring.
INSPECT INTAKE VALVE
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the intake valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 106.56 to 106.96 mm (4.20 to 4.21 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 106.46 mm (4.19 in.) |
If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.470 to 5.485 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 0.8 to 1.2 mm (0.0315 to 0.0472 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the exhaust valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 107.04 to 107.44 mm (4.214 to 4.230 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 106.94 mm (4.210 in.) |
If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.465 to 5.480 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 0.8 to 1.2 mm (0.0315 to 0.0472 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.
INSPECT VALVE SEAT
Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
Lightly press the valve face against the valve seat.
Tech Tips
Do not rotate the valve while pressing the valve against the valve seat.
| *a | Width |
Check the valve face and valve seat by using the following procedure.
Check that Prussian blue appears around the entire valve face. If not, replace the valve.
Check that Prussian blue appears around the entire valve seat. If so, the guide and valve face are concentric. If not, resurface the valve seat.
Check that the valve seat contacts the middle of the valve face with the width between 1.1 to 1.5 mm (0.0433 to 0.0591 in.).
INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the camshafts.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.060 to 0.155 mm (0.00236 to 0.00610 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.175 mm (0.00689 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly. If the thrust surface is damaged, replace the camshaft.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Clean the camshaft bearing caps and camshaft journals.
Place the camshafts on the cylinder head sub-assembly.
| *a | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.
Install the camshaft bearing caps.
Note
Do not turn the camshafts.
Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
| *a | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.
Completely remove the Plastigage.
INSPECT VALVE GUIDE BUSH OIL CLEARANCE
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the valve guide bush.
| Standard bush inside diameter |
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| 5.51 to 5.53 mm (0.217 to 0.218 in.) |
Subtract the valve stem diameter measurement from the valve guide bush inside diameter measurement.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum Oil Clearance | ||||||
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If the clearance is more than the maximum, replace the valve and valve guide bush.