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7.Remove oil filter and discard.
8.Noting the positions of the longer bolts, remove
9 bolts securing timing gear cover.
9.Remove timing gear cover.
10.Remove and discard timing gear cover gasket.
11.Remove seal from timing gear cover and
discard. Reassembly
1.Clean timing gear cover and mating face.
2.Clean oil seal register in timing gear cover.
3.Fit a new timing gear cover gasket, dry, align oil
pump drive gear to key in crankshaft and fit
timing gear cover.
4.Align 2 camshaft sensor harness clips to timing
gear cover bolt holes. Noting positions of the
longer bolts and, working in the sequence
shown, tighten timing gear cover bolts to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
5.Apply Retinax LX grease to inner recess of oil
seal until recess is half filled with grease.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease to coat any
other part of seal. Do not apply oil to seal.
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6.Apply smear of Retinax LX grease to oil seal
running surface on crankshaft.
7. Fit seal to timing gear cover using tool LRT-12-
089.
8.Clean and fit crankshaft pulley.
9.Fit crankshaft pulley bolt and tighten to 270 Nm
(200 lbf.ft).
10.Remove tool LRT-12-080 from crankshaft
pulley.
11.Clean oil filter mating face.
12.Lubricate new oil filter seal with clean engine oil
and fit filter.
13.Ensure coolant pump and pulley mating faces
are clean.
14.Remove all traces of thread locking material
from coolant pump pulley drive flange bolt
holes using an M8 tap.
15.Fit coolant pump pulley and tighten new
Patchlok bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
16.Fit oil pick up strainer.
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Timing chain and gears
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Disassembly
1.Remove timing gear cover gasket.
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timing gear cover.
2.Fit crankshaft pulley bolt and rotate engine to
align timing marks. Remove crankshaft pulley
bolt.
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Rocker shaft - overhaul
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If both rocker shafts are to be removed, identify
each assembly to ensure refitment to original
cylinder head.
Disassembly
1.Release ht leads from rocker covers.
2.Remove 4 bolts securing rocker cover and
remove cover. 3.Remove and discard rocker cover gaskets.
4.Progressively remove 4 bolts securing rocker
shaft assembly to cylinder head, release
rocker shaft from push rods and remove rocker
shaft.
5.Ensure push rods remain located in tappets
when rocker shaft is removed. Retain all
components in their removed sequence for
re-assembly.
6.Remove and discard split pin from one end of
rocker shaft.
7.Collect plain and wave washers.
8.Remove the rocker arms, rocker pillars and
springs.
9.Remove and discard remaining split pin and
collect plain and wave washers.
Inspect
1.Clean all components.
2.Inspect rocker shaft and rocker arms for wear
and scoring. Replace as required.
3.Replace weak or broken springs.
4.Lubricate moving parts with clean engine oil.
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Reassembly
1.Reassemble rocker shafts, ensuring that
components are returned to their original
positions, secure plain washers with new split
pins.
2.Ensure shaft identification groove is positioned
at one o'clock, with push rod locations of rocker
arms to the right. Oil feed restriction will
result if rocker shafts are incorrectly
assembled.
3.Position rocker shaft assembly to cylinder
head ensuring push rods are engaged in
rocker arms.
4.Fit rocker shaft bolts and progressively tighten
to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
5.Clean mating faces of rocker covers and
cylinder heads.
6.Fit new rocker cover gaskets, dry, position
rocker cover, fit bolts and working in diagonal
sequence, tighten to:
lStage 1 - 3 Nm (2.5 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
7.Ensure that gasket is correctly positioned
around periphery of rocker cover.
8.Secure ht leads to rocker cover.
Gasket - cylinder head
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Disassembly
1.Remove inlet manifold gasket.
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inlet manifold.
2. RH cylinder head: Remove auxiliary drive belt
tensioner.
3. RH cylinder head: Remove bolts securing
alternator mounting bracket and remove
bracket.
4.Noting their fitted order, disconnect ht leads
from spark plugs.
5.Progressively remove 4 bolts securing the
rocker shaft and remove rocker shaft.
6.Remove push rods and store in their fitted
order.
7.Working in the sequence shown remove 10
bolts securing the cylinder head to block.
Discard the bolts.
8.Remove cylinder head.
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9.Remove cylinder head gasket.
CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder
head on blocks of wood.
Inspect
1.Clean mating faces of cylinder block and head
using suitable gasket removal spray and a
plastic scraper, ensure that bolt holes in block
are clean and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.
2.Check head and block faces for warping and
pitting.
lMaximum cylinder head warp = 0.05 mm
(0.002 in).
Note: Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50
mm (0.02 in) maximum below head height –
See cylinder head overhaul.Reassembly
1.Fit cylinder head gasket with the word TOP
uppermost.
CAUTION: Gaskets must be fitted dry.
2.Carefully fit cylinder head and locate on
dowels.
3.Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt threads
with clean engine oil.
4.Noting that bolts 1, 3 and 5 are longer than the
remainder, fit bolts and tighten in the sequence
shown to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then turn through 90
°, then a further 90 °. CAUTION: Do not
tighten bolts 180
° in one operation.
5.Clean the push rods, Lubricate ends of push
rods with clean engine oil, and fit in their
removed order.
6.Clean bases of rocker pillars and mating faces
on cylinder head.
7.Clean contact surfaces on rockers, valves and
push rods.
8.Lubricate contact surfaces and rocker shaft
with clean engine oil.
9.Fit rocker shaft assembly and engage push
rods.
10.Fit rocker shaft bolts and progressively tighten
to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
11.Connect ht leads to spark plugs in their correct
fitted order.
12. RH cylinder head: Position alternator
mounting bracket, fit bolts and tighten to 40 Nm
(30 lbf.ft).
13. RH cylinder head: Fit auxiliary drive belt
tensioner.
14.Fit inlet manifold gasket.
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inlet manifold.
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Cylinder head - overhaul
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Disassembly
1.Remove cylinder head gasket.
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cylinder head.
2.Loosen screw on tool LRT-12-034.
3.Fit tool LRT-12-034 to valve and tighten screw
to compress valve spring sufficiently to release
collets from valve spring cap.
4.Remove 2 collets and release valve spring
compressor.
5.Remove valve spring cap and valve spring.
6.Remove valve from cylinder head.
7.Remove and discard valve stem oil seal.
8.Repeat above operations for remaining valves.
9.Keep valves, springs, caps and collets in their
fitted order. Inspect
1.Clean mating faces of cylinder block and head
using suitable gasket removal spray and a
plastic scraper, ensure that bolt holes in block
are clean and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.
2.Clean cylinder head, valve springs, valves and
inlet valve guide bores. Ensure all loose
particles of carbon are removed on completion.
3.Check head and block faces for warping and
pitting. Maximum warp = 0.05 mm (0.002 in).
4.Check cylinder head height at each end of
head. Renew a head which is outside limits.
a22.94 mm (0.903 in) - New
b62.56 mm (2.463 in) - New
5.Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50 mm (0.02
in) max. below head height.
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20.Lubricate new valve guide with engine oil and
with tapered portion of guide leading, insert
guide from valve spring side of head.
Note: Service valve guides are 0.025 mm
(0.001 in) oversize on outside diameter to
ensure an interference fit.
21.Fully fit guide using tool LRT-12-039A and
distance piece tool LRT-12-208
lValve guide installed height 'A' = 15.00 mm
(0.590 in).
22.Ream valve guide to 8.70 mm (0.342 in).
23.Position cylinder head stands and mount
cylinder head on stands.
24.Check valve seat insert for pitting, burning,
cracks and wear. Replace as necessary.
Service valve seat inserts are available 0.025
mm (0.001 in) oversize on outside diameter to
ensure interference fit.
25.Remove worn valve seat.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the
counterbore in the cylinder head when
removing valve seats.26.Heat cylinder head evenly to approximately
120
° C (250°F).
WARNING: Handle the hot cylinder head
with care.
27.Using a suitable mandrel, press new insert fully
into counterbore.
28.Allow cylinder head to air cool.
CAUTION: Renew worn valve guides and/or
valve seats before lapping the valves.
29.Recut valve seat in head and lap in valves
using fine paste.
30.Coat valve with a small quantity of engineer's
blue, insert valve and press into position
several times without rotating. Seating position
should be in centre of valve face.
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31.Check valve installed height if valve seats have
been refaced or renewed.
lValve installed height, end of valve to base
of spring seat, 'A' = 44.16 to 45.29 mm (1.74
to 1.80 in).
32.Reface valves as necessary. If a valve has to
be ground to a knife-edge to obtain a true seat,
renew valve.
33.Cut valve seats using suitable cutters:
lValve seat angle 'A' = 45
°.
lValve seat insert diameter 'B' Inlet = 36.83
mm (1.45 in).
lValve seat insert diameter 'B' Exhaust =
31.50 mm (1.24 in).
lSeating width 'C' - Inlet = 0.89 to 1.4 mm
(0.035 to 0.055 in).
lSeating width 'C' - Exhaust = 1.32 to 1.83
mm (0.052 to 0.072 in).
lAngle 'D' = 70
° .
lAngle 'E' = 46
° to 46° 25'.
lAngle 'F' = 20
° .34. Check that cutter blades are adjusted so that
middle of blade contacts area of material to be
cut. Use light pressure and only remove the
minimum of material necessary.
35.Clean valve seat and valve.
Reassembly
1.Clean spring caps, collets and valve springs.
2.Lubricate new valve stem oil seal with clean
engine oil and fit seal.
3.Lubricate valve with clean engine oil and fit
valve.
4.Fit spring and cap, compress spring using tool
LRT-12-034 and fit collets.
5.Release valve spring and remove tool LRT-12-
034.
6.Fit cylinder head gasket.
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cylinder head.
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Piston assemblies
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Disassembly
1.Remove cylinder head.
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cylinder head.
2.Remove oil pick-up strainer
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- oil pick-up.
3.Suitably identify each connecting rod and
piston assembly to its respective cylinder bore.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing each connecting rod
bearing cap.
5.Remove connecting rod bearing cap and
collect connecting rod bearings.
6.Remove ridge of carbon from top of cylinder
bores.
7.Carefully push each piston assembly from the
top of the cylinder.
CAUTION: Ensure that connecting rods do
not contact cylinder bores.
8.Refit bearing cap onto connecting rod, lightly
tighten dowel bolts.
9.Suitably identify each piston to its respective
connecting rod.10.Position body of tool LRT-12-013 in vice.
11.Screw large nut back until flush with end of
centre screw.
12.Push centre screw forward until nut contacts
thrust race.
13.Fit piston adapter tool LRT-12-126/2 .
14.Position guide pin tool LRT-12-126/3 in LRT-
12-126/2 with groove facing away from piston.
15.Locate piston and connecting rod assembly on
centre screw and up to adapter tool LRT-12-
126/2.
16.Fit remover/replacer bush tool LRT-12-126/1
on centre screw with flanged end facing away
from gudgeon pin.
17.Screw stop nut onto centre screw leaving
clearance of 3 mm (0.125 in), dimension 'A',
between nut and remover/replacer bush.
18.Lock the stop nut securely with lock screw.
19.Push connecting rod to locate end of gudgeon
pin in adapter tool LRT-12-126/2.
20.Ensure remover/replacer is located in gudgeon
pin bore of piston.
21.Screw large nut up to tool LRT-12-013.
22.Hold lock nut and turn large nut until gudgeon
pin is withdrawn from piston.
23.Dismantle tool and remove piston, connecting
rod and gudgeon pin.
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3.Clamp hexagon body of tool LRT-12-013 in
vice.
4.Loosen large nut and pull the centre screw 50
mm (2 in) out of hexagon body.
5.Fit piston adapter tool LRT-12-126/2 .
6.Position guide pin tool LRT-12-126/3 in LRT-
12-162/2 with groove towards piston, up to
shoulder on centre screw.
7.Lubricate gudgeon pin and bores of connecting
rod and piston with graphite oil.
8.Locate connecting rod and piston to centre
screw with connecting rod entered on sleeve
up to groove.
9.Fit gudgeon pin on to centre screw and into
piston bore up to connecting rod.
10.Fit remover/replacer tool LRT-12-126/1 with
flanged end towards gudgeon pin.
11.Screw the stop nut on to centre screw and
position piston against groove of tool LRT-12-
126/3.
12.Lubricate centre screw threads and thrust race
with graphite oil, screw large nut up to tool
LRT-12-013.
13.Lock the stop nut securely with lock screw.
14.Set torque wrench to 16 Nm (12 lbf.ft) and using
socket on large nut, pull gudgeon pin in until
flange of tool LRT-12-126/1 is 0.40 mm (0.016
in), dimension 'A' from face of piston. If
torque is exceeded during this procedure, fit of
gudgeon pin to connecting rod is not
acceptable and components must be replaced.
CAUTION: The centre screw and thrust race
must be kept well lubricated throughout the
operation.
15.Dismantle tool, remove piston and check no
damage has occurred during pressing and that
piston moves freely on gudgeon pin.
16.Remove compression rings, oil control rails
and expander from new piston. 17.Invert piston and with arrow pointing towards
rear of cylinder block, insert piston into cylinder
liner.
18.Position piston with bottom of skirt 30 mm (1.12
in) from top cylinder liner.
19.Using feeler gauges, measure and record
clearance between piston and left hand side of
cylinder- viewed from the front of cylinder
block.
lPiston to bore clearance = 0.020 to 0.045
mm (0.001 to 0.002 in).
20.Insert piston rings into cylinder bore, use the
piston to hold the rings square to bore and
check the ring gap.
l1st compression ring = 0.30 to 0.50 mm
(0.012 to 0.02 in).
l2nd compression ring = 0.40 to 0.65 mm
(0.016 to 0.026 in).
lOil control ring rails = 0.38 to 1.40 mm
(0.015 to 0.055 in).
21.Remove piston rings from bore.
22.Fit oil control ring rails and expander, ensuring
ends butt and do not overlap.