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Cylinder Head Height
Standard (New): 103.95 104.05 mm
(4.093 4.096 in.)
K20Z2 engine
6-436-43
Cylinder Head Inspection for
Warpage Rocker Arm Assembly Removal
PRECISION STRAIGHT EDGE A
A
1. Remove the cylinder head (see page 6-38).
2. Inspect the camshaft:  K20Z2 engine (see page 6-50)
 K20Z3 engine (see page 6-52)
3. Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three ways across the center.
 If warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) cylinder head resurfacing is not required.
 If warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) and 0.2 mm (0.008 in.), resurface the cylinder head.
 Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) based on a height of 104 mm (4.09 in.). 1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-18).
2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A).
3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To prevent
damaging the camshafts, loosen the bolts, in
sequence, two turns at a time in a crisscross
pattern.
(cont’d)
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K20Z3 engine
6-446-44 Cylinder Head
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal (cont’d)
A
C B
A B
A A
A
4. Remove cam chain guide B, the camshaft holders (A), and the camshafts (C).
5. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then remove the rocker arm assembly (B). 1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-18).
2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A).
3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To prevent
damaging the camshafts, loosen the bolts, in
sequence, two turns at a time in a crisscross
pattern.
NOTE: Bolt is not on all engines.
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C
A
B
A A
B
4. Remove cam chain guide B, the camshaft holders(A), and the camshafts (C).
5. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then remove the rocker arm assembly (B).
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Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance
Standard (New):
No. 1 Journal: 0.030 0.069 mm
(0.001 0.003 in.)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 Journals: 0.060 0.099 mm (0.002 0.004 in.)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Camshaft Total Runout
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
Cam Lobe Height Standard (New):
6-51
INTAKE
SEC PRI
C/C
5. Loosen the camshaft holder bolts two turns at a time, in a crisscross pattern. Then remove the
camshaft holders from the cylinder head.
6. Lift the camshafts out of the cylinder head, wipe them clean, then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the
camshaft if any lobes are pitted, scored, or
excessively worn.
7. Clean the camshaft journal surfaces in the cylinder head, then set the camshafts back in place. Place a
plastigage strip across each journal.
8. Install the camshaft holders, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque as shown in step 2.
9. Remove the camshaft holders. Measure the widest portion of plastigage on each journal.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within the service limits, go to step 11.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit, and the camshaft has been replaced,
replace the cylinder head.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit, and the camshaft has not been
replaced, go to step 10. 10. Check the total runout with the camshaft supported
on V-blocks.
 If the total runout of the camshaft is within the service limit, replace the cylinder head.
 If the total runout is beyond the service limit, replace the camshaft, and recheck the camshaft-
to-holder oil clearance. If the oil clearance is still
beyond the service limit, replace the cylinder
head.
11. Measure the cam lobe height. INTAKE EXHAUST
PRI 34.263 mm (1.3489 in.) 34.092 mm
(1.3422 in.)
SEC 29.638 mm (1.1668 in.)
PRI: Primary SEC: Secondary C/C: Cam Chain
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Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance
Standard (New):
No. 1 Journal: 0.030 0.069 mm
(0.001 0.003 in.)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 Journals: 0.060 0.099 mm (0.002 0.004 in.)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Camshaft Total Runout
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
Cam Lobe Height Standard (New):
6-53
INTAKE
EXHAUST
PRI MID SEC SEC
MID PRI
C/C C/C
5. Loosen the camshaft holder bolts two turns at a
time, in a crisscross pattern. Then remove the
camshaft holders from the cylinder head.
6. Lift the camshafts out of the cylinder head, wipe them clean, then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the
camshaft if any lobes are pitted, scored, or
excessively worn.
7. Clean the camshaft journal surfaces in the cylinder head, then set the camshafts back in place. Place a
plastigage strip across each journal.
8. Install the camshaft holders, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque as shown in step 2.
9. Remove the camshaft holders. Measure the widest portion of plastigage on each journal.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within the service limits, go to step 11.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has been replaced,
replace the cylinder head.
 If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has not been
replaced, go to step 10. 10. Check the total runout with the camshaft supported
on V-blocks.
 If the total runout of the camshaft is within the service limit, replace the cylinder head.
 If the total runout is beyond the service limit, replace the camshaft and recheck the camshaft-
to-holder oil clearance. If the oil clearance is still
beyond the service limit, replace the cylinder
head.
11. Measure the cam lobe height. INTAKE EXHAUST
PRI 32.791 mm (1.2910 in.) 32.772 mm
(1.2902 in.)
MID 35.534 mm (1.3990 in.) 34.768 mm
(1.3688 in.)
SEC 32.678 mm (1.2865 in.) 32.661 mm
(1.2859 in.)
PRI: Primary MID: Mid SEC: Secondary
C/C: Cam Chain
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Specified Torque
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
6 x 1.0 mm Bolts: , ,
K20Z3 engine
6-616-61
C A B
A A
B
5. Remove the bolts from the rocker shaft holder.
6. Make sure the punch marks on the variable valvetiming control (VTC) actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket are facing up, then set the
camshafts (A) in the holder. Apply new engine oil to
the camshaft journals and lobes.
7. Set the camshaft holders (C) and cam chain guide B in place.
8. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
9. Install the cam chain (see page 6-21), then adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-12). 1. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page
6-47).
2. Clean and dry the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface.
3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the cylinder
head mating surface of the No. 5 rocker shaft
holder. Install the component within 5 minutes of
applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install within 4 minutes.
 If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
4. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then install the rocker arm assembly (B) on the cylinder
head.
5. Remove the bolts from the rocker shaft holder. (cont’d)
Apply liquid gasket
along the broken line.
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Specified Torque
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
6 x 1.0 mm Bolts: , ,
6-626-62 Cylinder Head
Rocker Arm Assembly Installation
(cont’d)
Cylinder Head Installation
C
A B
A
B
A
B
6. Make sure the punch marks on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket are facing up, then set the
camshafts (A) in the holder. Apply new engine oil to
the camshaft journals and lobes.
7. Set the camshaft holders (C) and cam chain guide B in place.
8. Tighten the bolts in sequence to the specified torque.
NOTE: If the engine does not have bolt , skip it
and continue the torque sequence.
9. Install the cam chain (see page 6-21), then adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-14). 1. Install a new coolant separator (A) in the engine
block whenever the engine block is replaced.
2. Clean the cylinder head and the engine block surface.
3. Install the new cylinder head gasket (A) and the dowel pins (B) on the engine block. Always use a
new cylinder head gasket.
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Specified Torque
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
6 x 1.0 mm Bolts: , ,
6-626-62 Cylinder Head
Rocker Arm Assembly Installation
(cont’d)
Cylinder Head Installation
C
A B
A
B
A
B
6. Make sure the punch marks on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket are facing up, then set the
camshafts (A) in the holder. Apply new engine oil to
the camshaft journals and lobes.
7. Set the camshaft holders (C) and cam chain guide B in place.
8. Tighten the bolts in sequence to the specified torque.
NOTE: If the engine does not have bolt , skip it
and continue the torque sequence.
9. Install the cam chain (see page 6-21), then adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-14). 1. Install a new coolant separator (A) in the engine
block whenever the engine block is replaced.
2. Clean the cylinder head and the engine block surface.
3. Install the new cylinder head gasket (A) and the dowel pins (B) on the engine block. Always use a
new cylinder head gasket.
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