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A05240
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RH Cylinder:
10 mm (0.39 in.)
8 mm (0.31 in.)
A78783
LH Cylinder:
10 mm (0.39 in.)
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(d) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft jour-
nals.
(e) Install the bearing caps.
Torque: 16 NVm (163 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Do not turn the camshaft.
(f) Remove the bearing caps.
(g) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
Intake #4, #5 journals
0.025 to 0.057 mm (0.0010 to 0.0022 in.)
Other journals 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.0010 to 0.0024 in.)
Maximum oil clearance 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, re-
place the camshaft.
If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder
head together.
NOTICE:
Completely remove the Plastigage.
24. INSTALL RING W/HEAD PIN (RH CYLINDER)
(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap in a new ring pin to the
specified protrusion height.
Protrusion height: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
25. INSTALL RING PIN (LH CYLINDER)
(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap in a new ring pin to the
specified protrusion height.
Protrusion height: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
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A78784
Protrusion Height
Mark
A78785
Wooden
BlockPress
Protrusion
Height
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Wooden
Block
Flush
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26. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE
(a) Using paint, mark the standard height from the edge.
Standard protrusion height:
42.4 to 43.4 mm (1.669 to 1.709 in.)
HINT:
Use either end of the spark plug tube.
(b) Apply adhesive to the end of the spark plug tube which will
be pressed into the cylinder head.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070 THREE BOND 1324
or equivalent
NOTICE:
Install the spark plug tube within 3 minutes after ap-
plying adhesive.
Do not deform the spark plug tube.
Do not expose the spark plug tube to coolant within
1 hour after installing.
(c) Using a press and wooden block, install the spark plug
tube to the required protrusion height.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drip the adhesive.
27. INSTALL PCV PIPE (RH CYLINDER)
(a) Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in 2 new PCV
pipes until their top edges are flush with the cylinder head
edge.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder head edge.
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A78787
RH Cylinder:
49 mm
(1.93 in.)
M8
A78788
LH Cylinder:
49 mm
(1.93 in.)
M8
A78789
Intake: Exhaust:
Light Brown
Gray
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28. INSTALL STUD BOLT
(a) Install the stud bolts on the intake side.
Torque: 7.5 NVm (76 kgfVcm, 66 in.Vlbf)
29. INSTALL STUD BOLT
(a) Install the stud bolts on the exhaust side.
Torque: 15 NVm (153 kgfVcm, 11 ftVlbf)
30. INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL O SEAL OR RING
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the valve stem.
NOTICE:
Installing the oil seals for intake and exhaust to the oppo-
site valve guide bush may cause an improper installation.
HINT:
The intake valve oil seal is light brown and the exhaust valve oil
seal is gray.
(b) Using SST, push in a new oil seal.
SST 09201-41020
NOTICE:
Failure to use SST will cause the seal to be damaged or im-
properly seated.
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P12668
A78770
SST
A05246
A52900
A78772
SST
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31. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE
(a) Install the valve, seat, spring, and retainer.
NOTICE:
Install the same parts in the same combination to the origi-
nal locations.
(b) Using SST, compress the spring and place the 2 retainer
locks around the valve stem.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer and discarded valve (the
tip is wrapped with tape), lightly tap the installed valve to
fit into place.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the installed valve stem tip.
32. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE
(a) Install the valve, seat, spring, and retainer.
NOTICE:
Install the same parts in the same combination to the origi-
nal locations.
(b) Using SST, compress the spring and place the 2 retainer
locks around the valve stem.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
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A78791Seal Packing
A78792
: Semicircular Plug
RH Cylinder:
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(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer and discarded valve (the
tip is wrapped with tape), lightly tap the installed valve to
fit into place.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the installed valve stem tip.
33. INSTALL VALVE LIFTER
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the valve lifter.
NOTICE:
Install the same parts in the same combination to the original locations.
(b) Install the valve lifter.
(c) Check that the valve lifter is rotated smoothly by hand.
34. INSTALL SEMICIRCULAR PLUG
(a) Remove any old seal packing material.
(b) Apply seal packing to the plug grooves.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
(c) Install the 2 plugs to the cylinder heads.
NOTICE:
Install the plugs so that they are flush with the top of
the cylinder head.
Install the plugs within 3 minutes after applying seal
packing.
Do not expose the seal packing to engine oil within 2
hours after installing.
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35. INSTALL W/HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG NO.1 (RH CYLINDER)
(a) Using a straight hexagon wrench 14, install 2 new gaskets and the 2 screw plugs.
Torque: 44 NVm (449 kgfVcm, 32 ftVlbf)
36. INSTALL W/HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG NO.2 (LH CYLINDER)
(a) Using a straight hexagon wrench 14, install 2 new gaskets and the 2 screw plugs.
Torque: 44 NVm (449 kgfVcm, 32 ftVlbf)
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1419L-03
A78311
1st: 25 (250, 18)
2st: Turn 90 See page (14-158)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
Non-reusable partPiston Pin Hole
Snap Ring
Piston Pin Hole Snap Ring
Connecting Rod Small
End Bush
Gasket
Gasket Gasket
50 (510, 37)
39 (398, 29)
18 (184, 13)
30 (306, 22)
30 (306, 22)
39 (398, 29)
Piston Ring (No. 1 Compression Ring)
Piston Ring (No. 2 Compression Ring)
Piston Ring (Side Rail)Piston Ring (Expander)
Connecting Rod Sub-assy
Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Cap
Cylinder Block Sub-assy
Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 3 Plug
Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock
Sub-assy Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 2 Plug Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 1 Plug Cylinder Block Water
Drain Cock Sub-assy
Water Seal Plate
Piston PinPiston
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CYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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A78312N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
27 (275, 20)
27 (275, 20)1st: 22 (224, 16)
2st: Turn 90 See page (14-158)
Cylinder Block Sub-assy
Upper Crankshaft Thrust WasherCrankshaft Bearing
Crankshaft Bearing
Lower Crankshaft Thrust Washer
Crankshaft Bearing CapCrankshaft
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