INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Cylinder Head Lower 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.
| Maximum Warpage | ||||||||
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If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head.
Using a dye penetrant, check the intake ports, exhaust ports and cylinder surface for cracks.
If cracked, replace the cylinder head.
INSPECT COMPRESSION SPRING
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the inner compression spring.
| Standard Free Length | ||||||
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If the free length is not as specified, replace the spring.
| *a | Deviation |
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the inner compression spring.
| Maximum deviation |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Maximum angle |
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| 2° |
If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the spring.
INSPECT INTAKE VALVE
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.470 mm to 5.485 mm (0.21535 to 0.21594 in.) |
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the valve.
| *a | Overall Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 103.92 mm (4.09 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 103.42 mm (4.07 in.) |
If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.
| Standard valve stem diameter |
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| 5.465 mm to 5.480 mm (0.21516 to 0.21575 in.) |
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard margin thickness |
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| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum margin thickness |
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| 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.
| *a | Overall Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the valve.
| Standard overall length |
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| 112.91 mm (4.44 in.) |
| Minimum overall length |
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| 112.41 mm (4.43 in.) |
If the overall length 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 bush inside diameter |
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| 5.510 to 5.530 mm (0.2169 to 0.2177 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 oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the valve and guide bush.
INSPECT INTAKE VALVE SEAT
Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
| *a | Width |
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.
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 1.1 and 1.5 mm (0.0433 and 0.0591 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 EXHAUST VALVE SEAT
Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
| *a | Width |
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.
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 1.1 and 1.5 mm (0.0433 and 0.0591 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 OIL CLEARANCE
Note
Do not turn the camshafts.
Clean the bearing caps, camshaft housing 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 camshaft bearing caps Click here.
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly Click here.
Remove the camshaft bearing caps Click here.
| *1 | Plastigage |
| *2 | No. 1 Journal |
| *3 | Other Journal |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||||
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| Maximum Oil Clearance | ||||||||
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If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the camshaft housing.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Clean the bearing caps, camshaft housing and camshaft journals.
Place the camshafts on the camshaft housing.
Install the camshaft bearing caps Click here.
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly Click here.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
| Standard Thrust Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum Thrust Clearance | ||||||
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If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft housing. If the thrust surface is damaged, replace the camshaft.