INSPECT INJECTION GEAR BEARING
Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
If necessary, replace the injection gear.
INSPECT NO. 1 IDLE GEAR OIL CLEARANCE
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the inside diameter of the idle gear.
| Standard idle gear inside diameter |
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| 44.000 to 44.025 mm (1.7323 to 1.733 in.) |
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the idle gear shaft.
| Standard idle gear shaft diameter |
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| 43.955 to 43.990 mm (1.7305 to 1.7319 in.) |
Subtract the idle gear shaft diameter measurement from the idle gear inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.01 to 0.07 mm (0.0004 to 0.0028 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the gear and shaft.
INSPECT INTAKE MANIFOLD
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface of the intake manifold that contacts the cylinder head.
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the intake manifold.
INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface of the exhaust manifold that contacts the cylinder head.
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust manifold.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT
Inspect the circle runout.
Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) |
If the circle runout is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobe height.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
| Standard cam lobe height |
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| 46.83 to 46.93 mm (1.8437 to 1.8476 in.) |
| Minimum cam lobe height |
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| 46.68 mm (1.8378 in.) |
If the cam lobe height is less than the minimum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the diameter of the camshaft journal.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the camshaft journal for the camshaft bearing.
| Standard diameter |
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| 27.969 to 27.985 mm (1.1011 to 1.1018 in.) |
If the diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Install the 2 camshafts.
Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
| Standard backlash |
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| 0.035 to 0.089 mm (0.0014 to 0.0035 in.) |
| Maximum backlash |
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| 0.189 mm (0.0074 in.) |
If the backlash is more than the maximum, replace the 2 camshafts.
Remove the 2 camshafts.
INSPECT NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
Inspect the circle runout.
Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) |
If the circle runout is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobe height.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
| Standard cam lobe height |
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| 46.87 to 46.97 mm (1.8453 to 1.8492 in.) |
| Minimum cam lobe height |
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| 46.72 mm (1.8394 in.) |
If the cam lobe height is less than the minimum, replace the camshaft.
Inspect the diameter of the camshaft journal.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the camshaft journal for the camshaft bearing.
| Standard diameter |
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| 27.969 to 27.985 mm (1.1011 to 1.1018 in.) |
If the diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Clean the bearing caps and journals.
Check the bearings for flaking and scoring.
If the bearings are damaged, replace the bearing caps and cylinder head as a set.
Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
| *1 | Plastigage |
| *a | Intake Side |
| *b | Exhaust Side |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the journals.
Install the bearing caps.
Note
Do not turn the camshaft.
Remove the bearing caps.
| *1 | Plastigage |
| *a | Intake Side |
| *b | Exhaust Side |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.0010 to 0.0024 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder head as a set.
Completely remove the Plastigage.
Remove the camshaft.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the camshaft.
| *a | Intake Side |
| *b | Exhaust Side |
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.035 to 0.185 mm (0.0014 to 0.073 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder head as a set.
Remove the camshaft.
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT
| *1 | Measuring Area |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the most elongated threads in the measurement area.
| Standard outside diameter |
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| 11.8 to 12.0 mm (0.465 to 0.472 in.) |
| Minimum outside diameter |
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| 11.6 mm (0.457 in.) |
Tech Tips
If a visual check reveals no excessively thin areas, check the center of the bolt (see illustration) and find the area that has the smallest diameter.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head set bolt.
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK OIL ORIFICE
Check the oil orifice for damage or clogging.
If necessary, replace the cylinder block oil orifice.
INSPECT OIL CHECK VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Ball |
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Push |
Push the ball of the oil check valve with a wooden stick to check if it is stuck.
If the ball of the oil check valve is stuck, replace the oil check valve sub-assembly.
INSPECT NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check the No. 1 oil nozzle for damage or clogging.
If necessary, replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
CLEAN CYLINDER BLOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block.
Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
Inspect for warpage.
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the surface of the cylinder block that contacts the cylinder head for warpage.
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
Visually check the cylinders for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are present, rebore all 4 cylinders. If necessary, replace the cylinder block.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
| *1 | Mark 1, 2 or 3 |
| *2 | No. 1 |
| *3 | No. 2 |
| *4 | No. 3 |
| *5 | No. 4 |
Inspect the cylinder bore diameter.
Tech Tips
There are 3 standard cylinder bore diameter sizes, marked 1, 2 and 3 accordingly. The mark is stamped on the cylinder block.
| *1 | Axial Direction |
| *2 | Thrust Direction |
| *3 | Center |
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Front |
| *1 | Ridge Reamer |
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A, B and C in the thrust and axial directions.
| Standard Diameter | ||||||||||
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| Maximum Diameter | ||||||
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If the diameter is more than the maximum, rebore all 4 cylinders. If necessary, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
If the wear is less than 0.2 mm (0.0078 in.), using a ridge reamer, grind the top of the cylinder.
CLEAN PISTON
Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.
Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.
Note
Do not use a wire brush.
INSPECT PISTON WITH PIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
When replacing the piston sub-assembly (w/ pin) with a supply part, there are a number of piston diameter sizes to choose from, but there is only one size of piston pin diameter.
| *1 | Size Mark |
| *2 | Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter Mark |
| *3 | Front Mark (Arrow) |
| *4 | Distance |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter according to the following conditions: 1) measure at a right angle to the piston center line, and 2) measure at the indicated distance from the piston head.
| Distance |
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| 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) |
| Standard Piston Diameter | ||||||||||
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| Standard Pin Hole Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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Using a micrometer, measure the piston pin diameter.
| Standard Piston Pin Diameter | ||||||||
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Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the piston pin hole inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.003 to 0.011 mm (0.00012 to 0.00043 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston with pin sub-assembly.
Inspect the piston pin fit.
At 80°C (176°F), check that the piston pin can be pushed into the piston pin hole with your thumb.
If the pin can be installed at a lower temperature, replace the piston with pin sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE
| *1 | No. 1 |
| *2 | No. 2 |
| *3 | No. 3 |
| *4 | No. 4 |
| *5 | Mark 1, 2 or 3 |
| *6 | Size Mark |
Measure the cylinder bore diameter in the thrust direction.
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace all 4 pistons and rebore all 4 cylinders.
If necessary, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
When the cylinder block is replaced, use a piston with the same number mark as the cylinder diameter marked on the new cylinder block.
INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
| Standard Groove Clearance | ||||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the piston with pin sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP
Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
Using a piston, push the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 120 mm (4.72 in.) from the top of the cylinder block.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end gap.
| Standard End Gap | ||||||||
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| Maximum End Gap | ||||||||
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If the end gap is more than the maximum, replace the piston ring.
If the end gap is more than the maximum even with a new piston ring, rebore all 4 cylinders or replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
| *1 | Connecting Rod Bush Inside Diameter Mark A, B or C |
| *2 | Front Mark |
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod bush.
| Standard Bush Inside Diameter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the bush inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.012 to 0.020 mm (0.00047 to 0.00088 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.03 mm (0.01 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
If necessary, replace the piston with pin sub-assembly.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a rod aligner and feeler gauge, check the connecting rod alignment.
Check if the connecting rod is bent.
| Maximum bend |
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| 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the bend is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
Check if the connecting rod is twisted.
| Maximum twist |
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| 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the twist is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT
| *1 | Tension Portion |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the tension portion of the bolt.
| Standard diameter |
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| 8.5 to 8.6 mm (0.3346 to 0.3385 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 8.3 mm (0.3268 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the connecting rod bolt.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT
Inspect for circle runout.
Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) |
If the circle runout is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Inspect the main journals and crank pins.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal and crank pin.
| Standard Main Journal Diameter | ||||||||||||
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| Standard Crank Pin Diameter | ||||||||||||
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If the diameter is not as specified, check the connecting rod oil clearance Click here and crankshaft oil clearance Click here. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
Check each main journal and crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum taper and out-of-round |
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| 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) |
If the taper and out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
If necessary, grind and hone the main journals and/or crank pins.
Grind and hone the main journals and/or crank pins to the finished undersized diameter (refer to the procedures above).
Install new main journal and/or crank pin undersized bearings.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
| *1 | Measuring Area |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt in the measuring area.
| Standard diameter |
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| 13.5 to 14.0 mm (0.5315 to 0.5512 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 12.6 mm (0.4961 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt.