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VALVE DIMENSIONSNBEM0019S12Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to SDS
(EM-76).
When valve head has been worn down to 0.5 mm (0.020 in) in
margin thickness, replace valve.
Grinding allowance for valve stem tip is 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or
less.
SEM288A
VALVE SPRINGNBEM0019S13SquarenessNBEM0019S13011. Measure dimension ªSº.
Out-of-square ªSº:
Less than 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
2. If it exceeds the limit, replace spring.
EM113
PressureNBEM0019S1302Check valve spring pressure at specified spring height.
Pressure:
Standard
202 N (20.6 kg, 45.4 lb) at height 37.0 mm (1.457 in)
Limit
More than 436 N (44.5 kg, 98.1 lb) at height 28.2
mm (1.110 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace spring.
SEM960E
VALVE LIFTERNBEM0019S141. Check contact and sliding surfaces for wear or scratches.
SEM961E
2. Check diameter of valve lifter and valve lifter guide bore.
Valve lifter outer diameter:
34.960 - 34.975 mm (1.3764 - 1.3770 in)
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SEM867E
Lifter guide bore diameter:
35.000 - 35.021 mm (1.3780 - 1.3788 in)
SEM085D
AssemblyNBEM00201. Install valve component parts.
IAlways use new valve oil seal. Refer to ªVALVE OIL
SEALº, EM-35.
IBefore installing valve oil seal, install valve spring seat.
IInstall valve spring (uneven pitch type) with its narrow
pitch side toward cylinder head side (paint mark).
IAfter installing valve component parts, tap valve stem tip with
plastic hammer to assure a proper fit.
SEM891E
InstallationNBEM00211. Before installing rear timing chain case, remove old liquid gas-
ket from mating surface using a scraper.
IAlso remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder
block.
SEM161F
IRemove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread.
SEM892E
2. Before installing cam bracket, remove old liquid gasket from
mating surface using a scraper.
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SEM532G
3. Before installing the cylinder head gasket, be sure that No. 1
cylinder is at TDC.
IAt this time, the crankshaft key should face toward the right
bank.
SEM445G
4. Install cylinder heads with new gaskets.
IDo not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately, or
valves will strike piston heads.
SEM957E
CAUTION:
Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2
exceeds the limit, replace them with new ones.
Limit (d1 - d2):
0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
ILubricate threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new
engine oil.
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SEM877EA
SEM878EA
SEM879EA
5. Install cylinder head outside bolts.
ITightening procedure:
a.Tighten all bolts to 98 N´m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb).
b.Completely loosen all bolts.
c.Tighten all bolts to 34 to 44 N´m (3.5 to 4.5 kg-m, 25 to 33
ft-lb).
d.Turn all bolts 90 to 95 degrees clockwise.
e.Turn all bolts 90 to 95 degrees clockwise.
ITighten in numerical order shown in the figure.
SEM444G
6. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder
head.
SEM652F
7. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
IIntake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket
mounting flange. Install it on the intake side.
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SEM653F
IIdentification marks are present on camshafts.
Bank INT/EXH ID mark Drill markPaint mark
M1 M2
RHINT R3 Yes Yes No
EXH R3 No No Yes
LHINT L3 Yes Yes No
EXH L3 No No Yes
SEM533G
IPosition camshaft
RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock
LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock
SEM564G
SEM446G
8. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating
surface of No. 1 journal head.
IUse Genuine RTV silicone sealant Part No. 999MP-A7007
or equivalent.
IRefer to ªPOSITION FOR APPLYING LIQUID GASKETº,
EM-21.
IInstall camshaft brackets in their original positions.
Align stamp mark as shown in the figure.
IIf any part of valve assembly or camshaft is replaced,
check valve clearance according to reference data.
After completing assembly check valve clearance. Refer
to ªCheckingº and ªAdjustingº in ªVALVE CLEARANCEº,
EM-52 and 54.
Reference data valve clearance (Cold):
Intake
0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust
0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
ILubricate threads and seat surfaces of camshaft bracket
bolts with new engine oil before installing them.
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SEM885EA
SEM886EA
ITighten the camshaft brackets in the following steps.
Step Tightening torque Tightening order
1 1.96 N´m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)Tighten in the order of 7 to 10,
then tighten 1 to 6.
2 5.88 N´m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb) Tighten in the numerical order.
39.02 - 11.8 N´m (0.92 - 1.20 kg-m,
79.9 - 104.2 in-lb)Tighten in the numerical order.
SEM443G
9. Install CVTC valves.
SEM534G
10. Install O-rings to cylinder block.
SEM447G
11. Install O-rings to cylinder head.
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12. Apply sealant to the hatched portion of rear timing chain case.
IApply continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
rear timing chain case.
Refer to ªPOSITION FOR APPLYING LIQUID GASKETº,
EM-21.
IBefore installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.
SEM448G
13. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins, then install on
cylinder head and block.
14. Tighten rear chain case bolts.
a. Tighten bolts in numerical order shown in the figure.
b. Repeat above step a.
15. Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of removal.
SEM868E
Valve ClearanceNBEM0022CHECKINGNBEM0022S01Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove air duct with air cleaner case, collectors, hoses, wires,
harnesses, connectors and so on.
3. Remove intake manifold collectors.
4. Remove ignition coils and spark plugs.
5. Remove RH and LH rocker covers.
6. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.
IAlign pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
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SEM418G
ICheck that valve lifters on No. 1 cylinder are loose and valve
lifters on No. 4 are tight.
If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360É) and align as above.
SEM893E
7. Check only those valves shown in the figure.
Crank
positionValve
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6
INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH
No. 1 TDCqqq q
SEM139D
IUsing a feeler gauge, measure clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
IRecord any valve clearance measurements which are out of
specification. They will be used later to determine the required
replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance for checking (Cold):
Intake
0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust
0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
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