PROCEDURE
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces where the cylinder head sub-assembly contacts the cylinder block sub-assembly, intake manifold and exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).
| *a | Bottom Side | *b | Intake Manifold Side |
| *c | Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) Side | - | - |
| Maximum Warpage | ||||||||
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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 sub-assembly surface for cracks.
If cracked are found, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.
INSPECT COMPRESSION SPRING
Tech Tips
Type A and Type B can be distinguished by the shape of the compression spring.
| Type | Compression Spring Shape |
|---|---|
| A | Straight |
| B | Tapered |
| *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 A:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
| Standard Free Length |
|---|
| 47.2 to 49.2 mm (1.86 to 1.94 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 47.38 mm (1.87 in.) |
If the free length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
| *a | Deviation |
| *b | 30 mm (1.18 in.) |
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the compression spring.
| Maximum Deviation |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 47.27 mm (1.86 in.) |
If the free length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
| *a | Deviation |
| *b | 30 mm (1.18 in.) |
Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the compression spring.
| Maximum Deviation |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the compression spring.
INSPECT INTAKE VALVE
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.
| Standard Valve Stem Diameter |
|---|
| 5.470 to 5.485 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the intake valve guide bush oil clearance.
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard Margin Thickness |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum Margin Thickness |
|---|
| 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.) |
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.
| *a | Overall Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the intake valve.
| Standard Overall Length |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 5.465 to 5.480 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.) |
If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the exhaust valve guide bush oil clearance.
| *a | Margin Thickness |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.
| Standard Margin Thickness |
|---|
| 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| Minimum Margin Thickness |
|---|
| 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 exhaust valve.
| Standard Overall Length |
|---|
| 112.91 mm (4.45 in.) |
| Minimum Overall Length |
|---|
| 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 valve guide bush.
| Standard Valve Guide Bush Inside Diameter |
|---|
| 5.510 to 5.530 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 oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the valve and valve 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 intake valve seat.
Tech Tips
Do not rotate the intake valve while pressing it.
Check the valve face and intake valve seat by using the following procedure:
If Prussian blue appears 360° around the entire intake valve face, the valve face is concentric. If the valve face is not concentric replace the intake valve.
If Prussian blue appears 360° around the entire intake valve seat, the intake valve seat and valve face are concentric.
If the valve face is not concentric resurface the intake valve seat.
Measure the width of the contact area of the intake valve seat and valve face.
| Standard Width |
|---|
| 1.0 and 1.4 mm (0.0394 and 0.0551 in.) |
INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE SEAT
Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
| *a | Width |
Lightly press the valve face against the exhaust valve seat.
Tech Tips
Do not rotate the exhaust valve while pressing it.
Check the valve face and exhaust valve seat by using the following procedure:
If Prussian blue appears 360° around the entire exhaust valve face, the valve face is concentric. If the valve face is not concentric replace the exhaust valve.
If Prussian blue appears 360° around the entire exhaust valve seat, the exhaust valve seat and valve face are concentric.
If the valve face is not concentric resurface the exhaust valve seat.
Measure the width of the contact area of the exhaust valve seat and valve face.
| Standard Width |
|---|
| 1.2 and 1.6 mm (0.0472 and 0.0630 in.) |
INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Clean the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap, 3 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps, camshaft housing sub-assembly and camshaft journals.
Place the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft on the camshaft housing sub-assembly.
Install the camshaft bearing caps.
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly.
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 sub-assembly. If the thrust surface is damaged, replace the camshaft.