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(e) Remove the bearing caps.
(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance: 0.035 ± 0.072 mm.
(0.0014 ± 0.0028 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylin-
der head as a set.
(g) Completely remove the Plastigage.
G. Inspect camshaft thrust clearance
(a) Install the camshafts.
(See step 4 on pages EM±98)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the camshaft back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance: 0.030 ± 0.080 mm
(0.0012 ± 0.0031 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylin-
der head as a set. E. Inspect camshaft gear spring
Using calipers, measure the free distance between the
spring end.
Free distance: 18.2 ± 18.8 mm (0.712 ± 0.740 in.)
If the free distance is not as specified, replace the gear
spring.
F. Inspect camshaft journal oil clearance
(a) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
(b) Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(c) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft jour-
nals.
(c) Install the bearing caps.
(See step 4 on pages EM±97 to 99)
Torque: 160 kg±cm (12 ft±1b, 16 N±m)
NOTICE: Do not turn the camshaft.
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(b) Using a caliper gauge, measure the lifter bore diameter of
the cylinder head.
Lifter bore diameter: 28.000 ± 28.021 mm
(1.1024 ± 1.1032 in.)
(c) Subtract the lifter diameter measurement from the lifter
bore diameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance: 0.015 ± 0.046 mm
(0.0005 ± 0.0018 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
lifter. If necessary, replace the cylinder head.
16. INSPECT INTAKE, EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND AIR
INTAKE CHAMBER
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surface contacting the cylinder head, intake manifold or
air intake chamber for warpage.
Maximum warpage:
Intake manifold 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Exhaust manifold 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.)
Air intake chamber 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the manifold. H. Inspect camshaft gear backlash
(a) Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust cam-
shaft sub±gear.
(See step 4 on pages EM±96 to 99)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Standard backlash: 0.020 ± 0.200 mm
(0.0008 ± 0.0079 in.)
Maximum backlash: 0.30 mm (0.0188 in.)
If the backlash is greater than maximum, replace the cam-
shafts.
15. INSPECT VALVE LIFTERS AND LIFTER BORES
(a) Using a micrometer, measure the lifter diameter.
Lifter diameter: 27.975 ± 27.985 mm
(1.1014 ± 1.1018 in.)
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1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBES
HINT: When using a new cylinder head, spark plug tubes
must be installed.
Using a press, in a new spark plug tube until there is
45.5±45.9 mm (1.791±1.807 in.) protruding from the cam-
shaft bearing cap installation surface of the cylinder head.
NOTICE: Avoid. pressing a new spark plug tube in too far
by measuring the amount of protrusion while
pressing.
2. INSTALL VALVES
(a) Using SST, push in a new oil seal.
SST 09201±41020
ASSEMBLY OF CYLINDER HEADS
(See page EM±75)
HINT:
wThoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
wBefore installing the parts, apply new engine oil to all
sliding and rotating surfaces.
wReplace all gaskets and oil seals with new ones.
(c) Using SST, compress the valve spring and place the
two keepers around the valve stem.
SST 09202±70010 (b) Install the following parts:
(1) Valve
(2) Spring seat
(3) Valve spring
(4) Spring retainer
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INSTALLATION OF CYLINDER HEADS
(See page EM±75)
1. INSTALL CYLINDER HEADS
A. Place cylinder head on cylinder block
(a) Place a new cylinder head gasket in position on the
cylinder block.
NOTICE: Be careful of the installation direction.
(b) Place the cylinder head in position on the cylinder head gas-
ket.
B. Install cylinder head (12±sided) bolts
HINT:
wThe cylinder head bolts are tightened in three progres±
sive steps (steps (b), (d) and (e)).
wIf any bolts is broken or deformed, replace them.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the
heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Install and uniformly tighten the cylinder head bolts in
several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 350 kg±cm (25 ft±lb, 34 N±m)
If any one of the bolts does not meet the torque specification,
replace the bolt.
(d) Retighten the cylinder head bolts 90° in the numerical
order shown.
(e) Retighten cylinder head bolts by an additional 90°.
(f) Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward. (c) Mark the front of the cylinder head bolt head with paint.
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c. Install cylinder head (recessed head) bolts
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the
heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Using a 8 mm hexagon wrench, install the cylinder head
bolts.
Torque: 185 kg±cm (13 ft±Ib, 18 N±m)
2. INSTALL LH ENGINE HANGER
Torque: 380 kg±cm (27 ft±Ib, 37 N±m)
3. ASSEMBLE EXHAUST CAMSHAFTS
(a) Install the following parts:
(1) Camshaft gear spring
(2) Camshaft sub±gear
(3) Wave washer
(c) Mount the hexagonal wrench head portion of the cam-
shaft in a vise.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
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(e) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
(f) Install and uniformly tighten the eight bearing cap bolts
in several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16o kg±cm (12 ft±lb, 16 N±m)
(g) Remove the service bolt (6). 6. Install exhaust camshaft of RH cylinder head
(a) Apply MP grease to the thrust portion of the camshaft.
(b) Align the timing marks (two pointed marks) of the camshaft
drive and driven gears.
(c) Place the exhaust camshaft on the cylinder head. (e) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
(f) Install and uniformly tighten the ten bearing cap bolts
in several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 160 kg±cm (12 ft±lb, 16 N±m)
C. Install intake camshaft of LH cylinder head
(a) Apply MP grease to the thrust portion of the camshaft.
(b) Place the intake camshaft at 90° angle of timing mark
(one pointed mark) on the cylinder head. (d) Install the four bearing caps in their proper location.
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D. Install exhaust camshaft of LH cylinder head
(a) Apply MP grease to the thrust portion of the camshaft.
(b) Align the timing marks (one pointed mark) of the camshaft
drive and driven gears.
(c) Place the intake camshaft on the cylinder head. (e) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
M Install and uniformly tighten the ten bearing cap
bolts in several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 160 kg±cm (12 ft±Ib, 16 N±m)
(c) Apply seal packing to the No. 1 bearing cap as shown.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826±00080 or equivalent
(d) Install the four bearing caps in their proper location. (d) Install the five bearing caps in their proper locations.
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5. CHECK AND ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(See page EM±9)
Turn the camshaft and position the cam lobe upward, check
and adjust the valve clearance.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.13 ± 0.23 mm (0.005 ± 0.009 in.)
Exhaust 0.27 ± 0.37 mm (0.011 ± 0.015 in.) (e) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and un-
der the heads of bearing cap bolts.
(f) Install and uniformly tighten the eight bearing cap bolts
in several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 160 kg±cm (12 ft±Ib, 16 N±m)
Remove the service bolt (6).
6. INSTALL CAMSHAFT OIL SEALS
(a) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
7. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKETS
Install the six tube gaskets. (b) Using SST, tap in the oil seals.
SST 09223±46011
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