INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD FOR FLATNESS
| *a | Cylinder Block Side |
| *b | Intake Manifold Side |
| *c | Exhaust Manifold Side |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces where the cylinder head contacts the cylinder block and manifold.
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If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head.
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD FOR CRACKS
Using a dye penetrant, check the intake ports, exhaust ports and cylinder surface for cracks.
If cracked, replace the cylinder head.
INSPECT VALVE SEATS
| *a | Width |
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.
Check the valve face and valve seat.
Intake Side:
Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are in the middle area of their respective surfaces, with the width between 1.0 and 1.4 mm (0.0394 and 0.0551 in.).
If not, correct the valve seat.
Exhaust Side:
Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are in the middle area of their respective surfaces, with the width between 1.0 and 1.4 mm (0.0394 and 0.0551 in.).
If not, correct the valve seat.
Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are even around the entire valve seat.
If not, correct the valve seat.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the camshafts Click here.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.06 to 0.155 mm (0.00236 to 0.00610 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.17 mm (0.00669 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft housing. If the thrust surface is damaged, replace the camshaft.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
Place the camshafts on the camshaft housing.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.
Install the bearing caps Click here.
Note
Do not turn the camshaft.
Remove the bearing caps Click here.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum Oil Clearance | ||||||
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Note
Completely remove the Plastigage after the inspection.
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the camshaft housing.
INSPECT COMPRESSION SPRING
Tech Tips
Type A and Type B can be distinguished by the shape of the compression spring.
| *A | Type A |
| *B | Type B |
| *1 | No. 1 Valve Rocker Arm Sub-assembly |
| *2 | Valve Spring Retainer |
| *3 | Compression Spring |
| *4 | Valve Lash Adjuster Assembly |
| Type | Compression Spring Shape |
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| A | Straight |
| B | Tapered |
Type A:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
| Standard free length |
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| 53.87 mm (2.12 in.) |
If the free length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the compression spring.
| Maximum deviation |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the compression spring.
Type B:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
| Standard free length |
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| 51.88 mm (2.042 in.) or 51.90 mm (2.043 in.) |
If the free length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
| *a | Deviation |
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the compression spring.
| Maximum deviation |
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| 1.4 mm (0.0551 in.) |
| Maximum angle |
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| 2° |
If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the compression spring.
INSPECT INTAKE VALVE
| *a | Overall Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the intake valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 109.34 mm (4.30 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 108.84 mm (4.29 in.) |
If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the intake valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.470 to 5.485 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the intake valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE
| *a | Overall Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the exhaust valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 108.25 mm (4.26 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 107.75 mm (4.24 in.) |
If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the exhaust valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.465 to 5.480 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the exhaust valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.
INSPECT VALVE GUIDE BUSH OIL CLEARANCE
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the guide bush.
| Standard bushing inside diameter |
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| 5.510 to 5.530 mm (0.217 to 0.218 in.) |
Subtract the valve stem diameter measurement from the 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 guide bush.