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(b) Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter
of the idle gear.
Standard idle gear inside diameter:
23.02 to 23.03 mm (0.9062 to 0.9067 in.)
(c) Subtract the idle gear shaft diameter measurement
from the idle gear inside diameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance:
0.02 to 0.043 mm (0.0001 to 0.0017 in.)
Maximum oil clearance:
0.043 mm (0.0017 in.)
If the thrust oil clearance is greater than the
maximum, replace the idle gear shaft and idle gear.
11. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock.
Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
If necessary, replace the chain tensioner.
12. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the plunger moves smoothly.
(b) Measure the worn depth of the chain tensioner.
Maximum depth:
0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
If the depth is greater than the maximum, replace
the chain tensioner.
13. INSPECT NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the plunger moves smoothly.
(b) Measure the worn depth of the chain tensioner.
Maximum depth:
0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
If the depth is greater than the maximum, replace
the chain tensioner.
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14. INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
(a) Measure the worn depth of the chain tensioner
slipper.
Maximum depth:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
If the depth is greater than the maximum, replace
the chain tensioner slipper.
15. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
(a) Measure the worn depth of the chain vibration
damper.
Maximum depth:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
If the depth is greater than the maximum, replace
the chain vibration damper.
16. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
(a) Measure the worn depth of the chain vibration
damper.
Maximum depth:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
If the depth is greater than the maximum, replace
the chain vibration damper.
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17. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge,
measure the warpage of the contact surface of the
cylinder block and manifolds.
Standard warpage
Maximum warpage:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace
the cylinder head.
(b) Using a dye penetrate, check the intake ports,
exhaust ports and cylinder surface for cracks.
If cracked, replace the cylinder head.
18. INSPECT INTAKE VALVE
(a) Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the
valve stem.
Standard valve stem diameter:
5.470 to 5.485 mm (0.2154 to 0.2159 in.)
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Cylinder head lower side 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Intake side 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Exhaust side 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
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(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head
margin thickness.
Standard margin thickness:
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
Minimum margin thickness:
0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum,
replace the intake valve.
(c) Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve's overall
length.
Standard overall length:
105.85 mm (4.1673 in.)
Minimum overall length:
105.35 mm (4.1476 in.)
If the overall length is less than the minimum,
replace the intake valve.
19. INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE
(a) Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the
valve stem.
Standard valve stem diameter:
5.465 to 5.480 mm (0.2151 to 0.2157 in.)
(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head
margin thickness.
Standard margin thickness:
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
Minimum margin thickness:
0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)
If the margin thickness is less than the minimum,
replace the exhaust valve.
(c) Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve's overall
length.
Standard overall length:
110.40 mm (4.3464 in.)
Minimum overall length:
109.90 mm (4.3268 in.)
If the overall length is less than the minimum,
replace the exhaust valve.
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20. INSPECT INTAKE VALVE SEAT
(a) Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
(b) Lightly press the valve face against the valve seat.
(c) Check the valve face and valve seat by using the
following procedure.
(1) If Prussian blue appears around the entire
valve face, the valve face is concentric. If not,
replace the valve.
(2) If Prussian blue appears around the entire
valve seat, the guide and valve face are
concentric. If not, resurface the valve seat.
(3) Check that the valve seat contacts in the
middle of the valve face with the width between
1.1 and 1.5 mm (0.043 and 0.059 in.).
21. INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE SEAT
(a) Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.
(b) Lightly press the valve face against the valve seat.
(c) Check the valve face and valve seat by using the
following procedure.
(1) If Prussian blue appears around the entire
valve face, the valve face is concentric. If not,
replace the valve.
(2) If Prussian blue appears around the entire
valve seat, the guide and valve face are
concentric. If not, resurface the valve seat.
(3) Check that the valve seat contacts in the
middle of the valve face with the width between
1.2 and 1.6 mm (0.047 and 0.063 in.).
22. INSPECT INNER COMPRESSION SPRING
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the inner compression spring.
Standard free length:
45.46 mm (1.7898 in.)
If the free length is not as specified, replace the
spring.
(b) Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the
inner compression spring.
Maximum deviation:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Maximum angle (reference):
2
If the deviation is greater than the maximum,
replace the spring.
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23. INSPECT VALVE GUIDE BUSH OIL CLEARANCE
(a) Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter
of the guide bush.
Standard bush inside diameter:
5.51 to 5.53 mm (0.2169 to 0.2177 in.)
(b) Subtract the valve stem diameter measurement
from the guide bush inside diameter measurement.
Standard clearance
Maximum oil clearance
HINT:
• If the clearance is greater than the maximum,
replace the intake valve and intake guide bush.
• If the clearance is greater than the maximum,
replace the exhaust valve and exhaust guide
bush.
24. INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
(a) Inspect the bank 1 camshafts.
(1) Install the bank 1 camshafts.
(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust
clearance while moving the camshaft back and
forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.0031 to 0.0051 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than the
maximum, replace the cylinder head. If the
thrust surface is damaged, replace the
camshaft.
(b) Inspect the bank 2 camshafts.
(1) Install the bank 2 camshafts.
(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust
clearance while moving the camshaft back and
forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.0031 to 0.0051 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than the
maximum, replace the cylinder head. If the
thrust surface is damaged, replace the
camshaft.
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Intake 0.025 to 0.060 m (0.0010 to 0.0024 in.)
Exhaust 0.030 to 0.065 mm (0.0012 to 0.0026 in.)
Item Specified Condition
Intake 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Exhaust 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
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25. INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
(a) Clean the bearing caps, camshaft housing and
camshaft journals.
(b) Place the camshafts on the camshaft housing.
(c) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the
camshaft journals.
(d) Install the bearing caps.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the camshaft.
(e) Remove the bearing caps.
(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance
Maximum oil clearance
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum,
replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the
camshaft housing.
(g) Clean the bearing caps, camshaft housing and
camshaft journals.
(h) Place the camshafts on the camshaft housing.
(i) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the
camshaft journals.
(j) Install the bearing caps.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the camshaft.
(k) Remove the bearing caps.
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No. 1 journal 0.040 to 0.079 mm (0.0016 to 0.0031 in.)
Other journal 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.0010 to 0.0024 in.)
Item Specified Condition
No. 1 journal 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Other journal 0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)
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(l) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance
Maximum oil clearance
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum,
replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the
camshaft housing.
26. INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
(a) Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge,
measure the warpage of the contact surface of the
cylinder head gasket.
Maximum warpage:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace
the cylinder block.
(b) Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are present, rebore all 6 cylinders.
If necessary, replace the cylinder block.
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No. 1 journal 0.040 to 0.079 mm (0.0016 to 0.0031 in.)
Other journal 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.0010 to 0.0024 in.)
Item Specified Condition
No. 1 journal 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Other journal 0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)
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