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55. REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
(a) Using SST, compress the inner compression spring
and remove the valve spring retainer locks.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(b) Remove the valve spring retainer, inner
compression spring and intake valve.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
56. REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
(a) Using SST, compress the inner compression spring
and remove the valve spring retainer locks.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(b) Remove the valve spring retainer, inner
compression spring and exhaust valve.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
57. REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
(a) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the valve stem oil
seals.
58. REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT
(a) Using compressed air and a magnetic finger,
remove the valve spring seats by blowing air onto
them.
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59. REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 No.
1 straight screw plugs and 4 gaskets.
NOTICE:
If water leaks from the straight screw plug or the
plug corrodes, replace it.
60. REMOVE NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
(a) Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 No.
2 straight screw plugs and 2 gaskets.
NOTICE:
If water leaks from the straight screw plug or the
plug corrodes, replace it.
61. REMOVE RING PIN
NOTICE:
It is not necessary to remove the ring pin unless it is
being replaced.
62. REMOVE STUD BOLT
NOTICE:
If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are
damaged, replace it.
63. REMOVE STRAIGHT PIN
NOTICE:
If the straight pin is deformed or the threads are
damaged, replace it.
64. REMOVE INTAKE VALVE GUIDE BUSH
(a) Heat the cylinder head to 80 to 100
C (176 to
212
F).
(b) Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks.
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(c) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the intake valve
guide bushes.
SST 09201-10000 (09201-01050), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
65. REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BUSH
(a) Heat the cylinder head to 80 to 100
C (176 to
212
F).
(b) Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks.
(c) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the exhaust valve
guide bushes.
SST 09201-10000 (09201-01050), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
66. REMOVE PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH
CONNECTING ROD
(a) Check that the matchmarks on the connecting rod
sub-assembly and connecting rod cap are aligned.
HINT:
The matchmarks on the connecting rod sub-
assembly and connecting rod cap are for ensuring
the correct reassembly.
(b) Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
(c) Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts,
remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing
by wiggling the connecting rod cap right and left.
HINT:
Keep the lower bearing inserted to the connecting
rod cap.
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(d) Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from
the top of the cylinder.
(e) Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and
upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
HINT:
• Keep the bearing, connecting rod and cap
together.
• Arrange the piston and connecting rod
assemblies in the correct order.
67. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD BEARING
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
68. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
(a) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 crankshaft
bearing cap bolts and seal washers in several steps
and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
(b) Uniformly loosen the 16 crankshaft bearing cap
bolts, in several steps and in the sequence shown in
the illustration.
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(c) Using a screwdriver, pry out the main bearing caps.
Remove the 4 crankshaft bearing caps and lower
crankshaft bearings.
NOTICE:
• Push up on the cap little by little, from the
right and left side alternately so that the cap
can be removed.
• Be careful not to damage the joint surface of
the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
(d) Remove the crankshaft.
69. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT BEARING
(a) Remove the upper crankshaft bearing and lower
crankshaft bearing.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
70. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER SET
(a) Remove the upper crankshaft bearings and upper
crankshaft thrust washers from the cylinder block
sub-assembly.
71. REMOVE PISTON RING SET
(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2
compression rings.
(b) Remove the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by
hand.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
72. REMOVE PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PIN
(a) Check the fitting condition between the piston and
piston pin.
(1) Try to move the piston back and forth on the
piston pin.
If any movement is felt, replace the piston and
pin as a set.
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(b) Disconnect the connecting rod from the piston.
(1) Using a screwdriver, pry off the piston pin hole
snap rings from the piston.
(2) Gradually heat the piston to approximately
80
C (176F).
(3) Using a brass bar and plastic hammer, lightly
tap out the piston pin and remove the
connecting rod.
HINT:
• The piston and pin are a matched set.
• Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting
rods and bearings in the correct order.
(c) Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the
piston top.
(d) Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean
the piston ring grooves.
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(e) Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the
piston.
NOTICE:
Do not use a wire brush.
73. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the bolts
and No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
(b) Check the 3 oil nozzles for damage or clogging.
If necessary, replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-
assembly.
74. CLEAN CYLINDER BLOCK
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the roller by hand to check that it turns
smoothly.
HINT:
If the roller does not turn smoothly, replace the valve
rocker arm sub-assembly.
2. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
• Keep the lash adjuster free of dirt and foreign
objects.
• Only use clean engine oil.
(a) Place the valve lash adjuster assembly into a
container filled with engine oil.
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(b) Insert SST's tip into the valve lash adjuster
assembly's plunger and use the tip to press down
on the check ball inside the plunger.
SST 09276-75010
(c) Squeeze SST and valve lash adjuster assembly
together to move the plunger up and down 5 to 6
times.
(d) Check the movement of the plunger and bleed the
air.
OK:
Plunger moves up and down.
NOTICE:
When bleeding air from the high-pressure
chamber, make sure that the tip of SST is
actually pressing the check ball as shown in the
illustration. If the check ball is not pressed, air
will not bleed.
(e) After bleeding the air, remove SST. Then try to
quickly and firmly press the plunger with a finger.
OK:
Plunger is very difficult to move.
If the result is not as specified, replace the lash
adjuster.
3. INSPECT CAMSHAFT
(a) Inspect the camshaft for runout.
(1) Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout
at the center journal.
Maximum circle runout:
0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
If the circle runout is greater than the
maximum, replace the camshaft.
HINT:
Check the oil clearance after replacing the
camshaft.
(b) Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
Standard cam lobe height
Maximum cam lobe height
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Item Specification
Intake camshaft 44.316 to 44.416 mm (1.7447 to 1.7487 in.)
Exhaust camshaft 44.262 to 44.362 mm (1.7426 to 1.7465 in.)
Item Specification
Intake camshaft 44.166 mm (1.7388 in.)
Exhaust camshaft 44.112 mm (1.7367 in.)