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7. Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) from cylinder head.
Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopper
pin attached.
NOTE:
Stopper pin should be attached when timing chain (secondary)
is removed.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 jour-
nals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
three locations.
2. Set a dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on a dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer.
2. If wear exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a microme-
ter.
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER
Tighten camshaft bracket bolt with the specified torque. Refer to EM-89, "INSTALLATION" for the tighten-
ing procedure.
PBIC2111E
Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.001 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.002 in)PBIC0929E
Standard cam height (intake and exhaust)
: 44.865 - 45.055 mm (1.7663 - 1.7738 in)
Cam wear limit
: 0.2 mm (0.0078 in)
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Standard:
No. 1 : 25.935 - 25.955 mm (1.0211 - 1.0218 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 23.445 - 23.465 mm (0.9230 - 0.9238 in)
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CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE
(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter).
If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace either or both camshaft and cylinder head.
NOTE:
Camshaft brackets cannot be replaced as single parts, because there are machined together with cylinder
head. Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
Install a dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Measure the end play of a dial indicator when camshaft is
moved forward/backward (in direction to axis).
Measure the following parts if out of the limit.
–Dimension “A” for camshaft No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing
Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or
cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 journals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other three locations.Standard:
No. 1 : 26.000 - 26.021 mm (1.0236 - 1.0244 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 23.500 - 23.521 mm (0.9252 - 0.9260 in)
PBIC1645E
Standard:
No. 1 : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 0.035 - 0.076 mm (0.0014 - 0.0030 in)
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
SEM864E
Standard : 27.500 - 27.548 mm (1.0827 - 1.0846 in)
Standard : 27.360 - 27.385 mm (1.0772 - 1.0781 in)
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Va l v e C l e a r a n c eNBS004NN
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).
SEM751G
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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REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
Front engine undercover (power tool)
Drive belts; Refer to EM-15, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Crankshaft pulley; Refer to EM-64, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
2. Install front oil seal.
Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.
Using a suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal
is level with the mounting surface.
–Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter
50 mm (1.97 in).
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not
inverted
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and
crankshaft.
Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealNBS004NQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-29, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
2. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 7 1 , "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-123, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
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4. Use a seal cutter (SST) to cut away liquid gasket and remove
rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old liquid gasket on mating surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan (upper) using a scraper.
2. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new rear oil seal retainer.
3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear oil seal retainer as shown
in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
Assembly should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
4. Install rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block. Refer to EM-123, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not inverted.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
SEM830E
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NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-143, "
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1. Using a scraper, wipe off oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from surface of cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not allow gasket fragments to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure the distortion in six directions.
If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new cylinder head gaskets.
2. Turn crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC.
Crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder cen-
ter line as shown in the figure.
3. Install cylinder head follow the steps below to tighten cylinder
head bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure with cylin-
der head bolts wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts re-used, check their outer diameters
before installation. Refer toEM-103, "
Cylinder Head Bolts
Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of cylinder
head bolts.
b. Tighten all cylinder head bolts.
c. Completely loosen all cylinder head bolts.
CAUTION:
In step “c”, loosen bolts in reverse order of that indicated in
the figure.
d. Tighten all cylinder head bolts.Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM861E
SEM532G
: 98.1 Nꞏm (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
: 0 Nꞏm (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 39.2 Nꞏm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
PBIC2057E