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6 - 
Valve stem oil seal 
Replace  Page 15
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7 - 
Valve spring 
Removing and installing   Page 15
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8 - 
Valve spring retainer 
9 - 
Valve keeper 
10 - 
Hydraulic valve lifter 
Check  Page 15
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Removing and installing   Page 15
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Do not interchangeWhen removed, store with contact surfaces 
facing down Before installing, check axial play in 
camshafts  Page 15
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Oil contact surface
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Intake camshaft Using Plastigage check radial play (valve 
lifters removed) 
  Wear range: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Max. run-out: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)Axial play, checking   Page 15
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23 - 
Intake valve 
Do not reface by grinding; only hand 
lapping is allowed Valve dimensions   Page 15
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Checking valve guides   Page 15
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Refacing valve seats   Page 15
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Oil seal 
For intake camshaftReplacing  Page 15
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25 - 
Shutter wheel for Camshaft Position 
(CMP) sensor -G40- 
Note position: insert lug in camshaft notch
26 - 
Washer ConicalNote position
27 - 
Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
28 - 
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- 
housing 
29 - 
Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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Hydraulic valve lifters, checking
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
Feeler gauge 
     Wood or plastic wedge
     
Note:  
     Hydraulic valve lifters cannot be serviced.
     Irregular valve noise when starting engine is 
normal. 
     
-  Start engine and let run until coolant 
temperature reaches at least 80 C (176 F). 
     
-  Increase RPM to 2500 for about 2 minutes; if 
necessary test drive vehicle. 
     
Note:  
     If irregular valve noises disappear but then 
reappear during drive, replace oil retaining valve. 
Oil retaining valve is located in oil filter bracket   
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      If hydraulic valve lifters are still loud, locate faulty 
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