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EM-74
CAMSHAFT
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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 journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
three locations.
2. Set 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 is beyond 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-77, "INSTALLATION" for the tighten-
ing procedure.
Measure the inner diameter “A” of camshaft bracket with a bore
gauge.Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
PBIC0929E
Standard cam height:
Intake : 45.865 – 46.055 mm (1.8057 – 1.8132 in)
Exhaust : 45.875 – 46.065 mm (1.8061 – 1.8136 in)
Cam wear limit
: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
EMQ0072D
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)
PBIC0040E
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
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CAMSHAFT
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CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE
(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)
If it 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 journal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other three locations.
2. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout with a dial indicator.
(Total indicator reading)
If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
When replacing camshaft sprocket (EXH), replace valve
timing control cover (including magnet retarder and cover). 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)
KBIA2404J
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
PBIC0930E
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with
micrometer.
If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-131,
"CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER
Measure the dimensions at four different points as shown in the
figure on each main journal and pin journal with micrometer.
Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in the dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.
Taper is indicated by the difference in the dimensions between
“A” and “B” at “X” and “Y”.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.
If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select the main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-132, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-131, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT
Place V-block on precise flat table, and support the journals on
the both end of crankshaft.
Place dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.
While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on
dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation
Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and
tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
E M - 111 , "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with
inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) –
(Crankshaft pin journal diameter)Standard : 53.956 - 53.974 mm (2.1242 - 2.1250 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Limit:
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”)
: 0.0025 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”)
: 0.0025 mm (0.0001 in)
SBIA0535E
Standard : Less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Limit : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM346D
Standard : 0.040 - 0.053 mm (0.0016 - 0.0021 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1642E