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4. Install camshaft brackets.
Remove foreign material completely from camshaft bracket
backside and from cylinder head installation face.
Install camshaft bracket in original position and direction as
shown in figure.
Install camshaft brackets (No. 2 to 4) aligning the stamp
marks as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
There are no identification marks indicating left and right for
camshaft bracket (No. 1).
Apply liquid gasket to mating surface of camshaft bracket (No.
1) as shown on both right and left banks.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
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5. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown.
a. Tighten No. 7 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 6 in numerical order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
d. Tighten No. 1 to 6 in numerical order as shown.
e. Tighten No. 7 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets (No.
1), be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket from the
parts list below.
Mating surface of rocker cover
Mating surface of rear timing chain case
6. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of cam-
shaft bracket (No. 1) and cylinder head.
Measure two positions (both intake and exhaust side) for a
single bank.
If the measured value is out of the standard, re-install cam-
shaft bracket (No. 1).
7. Inspect and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Valve Clearance" .
8. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. : 1.96 Nꞏm (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 Nꞏm (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 Nꞏm (0.60 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 Nꞏm (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
: 9.3 Nꞏm (0.95 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)
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Standard : –0.14 to 0.14 mm (–0.0055 to 0.0055 in)
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Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of
CONSULT-II and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-137,
"SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE" .
Check when engine ins cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-84, "
CAMSHAFT" .
4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End crank after checking.
WA R N I N G :
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.
Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to LU-5, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-5, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil
and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
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INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-
related parts, or of unusual engine conditions due to changes in
valve clearance (found malfunctions during stating, idling or causing
noise), perform inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-51, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark
(grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
Make sure that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylin-
der (engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in
the figure.
If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80
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b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80
C (176F)
By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “
” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).
No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC
c. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 3 cylinder at
TDC of its compression stroke.
NOTE:
To align cylinder No.3 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crank pulley (1) side and on
the cylinder block side at a point 240
counterclockwise from
the compression top dead center using the hex head of the
crank pulley mounting bolt as aguide. (with crankshaft pulley
bolt with four marks).
SEM139D
Items Cold Hot * (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.016)
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH
INT
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCINT
EXH
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every 60 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation
angle. (with crankshaft pulley bolt with six–marks).
By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “
” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).
No. 3 cylinder at compression TDC
d. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 5 cylinder at
TDC of compression stroke.
NOTE:
To align cylinder No.5 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crank pulley (1) side and on
the cylinder block side at a point 240
counterclockwise from
the compression top dead center using the hex head of the
crank pulley mounting bolt as aguide. (with crankshaft pulley
bolt with four marks).
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Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH
INT
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCINT
EXH
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Crankshaft pulley mounting bolt flange has a stamped line
every 60 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation
angle. (with crankshaft pulley blot with six–marks).
By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “
” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).
No. 5 cylinder at compression TDC
3. Perform adjustment if the measured value is out of the standard. Refer to EM-96, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
ADJUSTMENT
Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter.
1. Measure the valve clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
INSPECTION" .
2. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-85, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove valve lifters at the locations that are out of the standard.
4. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer.
5. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.
SEM751G
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH
INT
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
compression TDCINT
EXH
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Valve lifter thickness calculation: t = t1 + (C1 – C2 )
t = Valve lifter thickness to be replaced
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Thickness of new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks
on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark 788U or 788R indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in
thickness.
NOTE:
Two types of stamp marks are used for parallel setting and for
manufacturer identification.
Available thickness of valve lifter: 27 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.40 mm (0.3102 to 0.3307 in) in steps of
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-153, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
6. Install selected valve lifter.
7. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-89, "
INSTALLATION" .
8. Manually turn crankshaft pulley a few turns.
9. Make sure that the valve clearances for cold engine are within the specifications by referring to the speci-
fied values. Refer to EM-93, "
INSPECTION" .
10. Install all removal parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-89, "
INSTALLATION" .
11. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration. t
1 = Removed valve lifter thickness
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1= Measured valve clearance
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2= Standard valve clearance:
Intake : 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Exhaust : 0.33 mm (0.013 in)
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