CYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, check 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) for warpage.

      

      *a	Bottom Side	*b	Intake Manifold Side
      *c	Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) Side	-	-

      Maximum Warpage
      Item Specified Condition Bottom side 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) Intake manifold side 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.) Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) side 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

      If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.

   2. 

      Using a dye penetrant, check the intake ports, exhaust ports and cylinder head sub-assembly surface for cracks.

      If cracks are found, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.

2. INSPECT INNER COMPRESSION SPRING

   
   

   1. 

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the inner compression spring.

      Standard Free Length
      47.38 mm (1.87 in.)

      If the free length is not as specified, replace the inner compression spring.

   2. 

      *a	Deviation
      *b	30 mm (1.18 in.)

      Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the inner compression spring at the position shown in the illustration.

      Maximum Deviation
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

      If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the inner compression spring.

3. INSPECT INTAKE VALVE

   
   

   1. 

      Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the intake 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 valve guide bush oil clearance.

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   2. 

      *a	Margin Thickness

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the intake valve head margin thickness.

      Standard Margin Thickness
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Minimum Margin Thickness
      0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.

   3. 

      *a	Overall Length

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the intake valve overall length.

      Standard Overall Length
      103.92 mm (4.09 in.)

      Minimum Overall Length
      103.42 mm (4.07 in.)

      If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the intake valve.

4. INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE

   
   

   1. 

      Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the exhaust 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 valve guide bush oil clearance.

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   2. 

      *a	Margin Thickness

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the exhaust valve head margin thickness.

      Standard Margin Thickness
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Minimum Margin Thickness
      0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust valve.

   3. 

      *a	Overall Length

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the exhaust valve overall length.

      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.

5. INSPECT VALVE GUIDE BUSH OIL CLEARANCE

   
   

   1. 

      Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the valve guide bush.

      Bush Inside Diameter
      5.510 to 5.530 mm (0.217 to 0.218 in.)

   2. Subtract the valve stem diameter measurement from the valve guide bush inside diameter measurement.

      Standard Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition Intake 0.025 to 0.060 mm (0.000984 to 0.00236 in.) Exhaust 0.030 to 0.065 mm (0.00118 to 0.00256 in.)

      Maximum Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition Intake 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.) Exhaust 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

      If the clearance is more than the maximum, replace the valve and valve guide bush.

6. INSPECT VALVE SPRING SEAT

   
   

   1. Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.

   2. Lightly press the valve face against the valve spring seat.

      Note

      Do not rotate the valve.

   3. 

      *a

      Width

      Check the valve face and valve spring seat.

      
      

      1. Intake Side:

         Check that the contact surfaces of the valve spring 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 spring seat.

      2. Exhaust Side:

         Check that the contact surfaces of the valve spring seat and valve face are in the middle area of their respective surfaces, with the width between 1.2 and 1.6 mm (0.0472 and 0.0630 in.).

         If not, correct the valve spring seat.

      3. Check that the contact surfaces of the valve spring seat and valve face are even around the entire valve spring seat.

         If not, correct the valve spring seat.