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(b) Gradually heat the cylinder head to 80 ± 100C (176 ±
212 F).
(c) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the guide bushing. SST 09201±70010
(d) Using a caliper gauge, measure the bushing bore diameter of the cylinder head.
(e) Select a new guide bushing (STD or O/S 0.05).
Both intake and exhaust
Bushing bore diameter mm (in.)
Bushing size
11.000 ± 11.027
(0.4331 ± 0.4341) Use STD
11.050 ± 11.077
(0.4350 ± 0.4361)
Use O/S 0.05
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If the bushing bore diameter of the cylinder head is greater
than 11.027 mm (0.4341 in.), machine the bushing bore to
the following dimension:
11.050 ± 11.077 mm (0.4350 ± 0.4361 in.)
If the bushing bore diameter of the cylinder head is greater
than 11.077 mm (0.4361 in.), replace the cylinder head.
HINT: Different bushings are used for the intake and exhaust.
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(f) Gradually heat the cylinder head to 80 ± 100C (176 ±
212 F).
(g) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new guide bushing until the snap ring makes contact with the cylinder head.
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(h) Using a sharp 6 mm reamer, ream the guide bushing to obtain
the standard specified clearance (See step 5 above)
between the guide bushing and valve stem.
7. INSPECT AND GRIND VALVES
(a) Grind the valve enough to remove pits and carbon.
(b) Check that the valve is ground to the correct valve face angle.
Valve face angle:
44.55
(c) Check the valve head margin thickness.
Standard margin thickness:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Minimum margin thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
If the margin thickness is less than minimum, replace the
valve.
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(d) Check the valve overall length.
Standard overall length:Intake94.95 mm (3.7382 in.)
Exhaust 96.90 mm (3.8150 in.)
Minimum overall length:
Intake94.45 mm (3.7185 in.)
Exhaust 96.40 mm (3.7953 in.)
If the overall length is less than minimum, replace the valve.
(e) Check the surface of the valve stem tip for wear. If the valve stem tip is worn, resurface the tip with a grinder
or replace the valve.
NOTICE: Do not grind off more than minimum.
8. INSPECT AND CLEAN VALVE SEATS
(a) Using a 45 carbide cutter, resurface the valve seats.
Remove only enough metal to clean the seats.
(b) Check the valve seating position. Apply a light coat of prussian blue (or white lead) to the valve
face. Lightly press the valve against the seat. Do not rotate
valve.
(c) Check the valve face and seat for the following: wIf blue appears 360 around the face, the valve is
concentric. If not, replace the valve.
w If blue appears 360 around the valve seat, the guide
and face are concentric. If not, resurface the seat.
w Check that the seat contact is in the middle of the valve
face with the following width:
1.0 ± 1.4 mm (0.039 ± 0.055 in.)
If not, correct the valve seats as follows:
(1) If the seating is too high on the valve face, use 30 5 and 45 5
cutters to correct the seat.
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(2) If the seating is too low on the valve face, use 755 and
45 5 cutters to correct the seat.
(d) H and±lap the valve and valve seat with an abrasive
compound.
(e) After hand±lapping, clean the valve and valve seat.
9. INSPECT VALVE SPRINGS
(a) Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the valve spring.
Maximum deviation:
2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
If the deviation is greater than maximum, replace the valve
spring.
(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the valve spring.
Free length:
43.6 mm (1.717 in.)
If the free length is not as specified, replace the valve spring.
(c) Using a spring tester, measure the tension of the valve spring
at the specified installed length.
Installed tension:
186 ± 206 N (19.0 ± 21.0 kgf, 41.9 ± 46.3 lbf)
at 32.9 mm (1.295 in.)
If the installed tension is not as specified, replace the valve
spring.
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10. INSPECT CAMSHAFTS AND BEARINGS
A. Inspect camshaft for runout
(a) Place the camshaft on V±blocks.
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the centerjournal.
Maximum circle runout:
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If the circle runout is greater than maximum, replace the cam-
shaft.
B. Inspect cam lobes Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
Standard cam lobe height:
Intake41.710 ± 41.810 mm (1.6421 ± 1.6461 in.)
Exhaust 41.910 ± 42.010 mm (1.6500 ± 1.6539 in.)
Minimum cam lobe height: Intake41.56 mm (1.6362 in.)
Exhaust
41.76 mm (1.6441 in.)
If the cam lobe height is less than minimum, replace the cam-
shaft.
C. Inspect camshaft journals Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
Journal diameter:
Exhaust camshaft thrust portion (A)23.959 ± 23.975 mm (0.9433 ± 0.9439 in.)
Others 26.954 ± 26.970 mm (1.0612 ± 1.0618 in.)
If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clear-
ance.
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D. Inspect camshaft bearingsCheck that bearings for flaking and scoring.
If the bearings are damaged, replace the bearing caps and
cylinder head a set.
E. Inspect camshaft gear spring Using a vernier caliper measure the free distance between
the spring ends.
Free distance:
18.2 ± 18.8 mm (0.712 ± 0.740 in.)
If the free distance is not as specified, replace the gear
spring.
F. Inspect camshaft journal oil clearance
(a) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
(b) Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(c) Lay a strip of Plasti gage across each of the camshaft
journals.
(d) Install the bearing caps. (See step 7 on pages EG±114 to 120)
Torque: 16 N Vm (160 kgf Vcm, 12 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE: Do not turn the camshaft.
(e) Remove the bearing caps.
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(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:Exhaust camshaft thrust portion
0.025 ± 0.061 mm (0.0010 ± 0.0024 in.)
Others 0.030 ± 0.067 mm (0.0012 ± 0.0026 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the cam-
shaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder
head as a set.
(g) Completely remove the Plastigage.
(h) Remove the camshafts.
G. Inspect camshaft thrust clearance
(a) Install the camshaft. (See step 7 on pages EG±114 to 120)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.040 ± 0.090 mm (0.0016 ± 0.0035 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylin-
der head as a set.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
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H. Inspect camshaft gear backlash
(a) Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust camsub±gear.
(See step 7 on pages EG±114 to 120)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.020 ± 0.200 mm (0.0008 ± 0.0079 in.)
Maximum backlash: 0.30 mm (0.0188 in.)
If the backlash is greater then maximum, replace the cam-
shafts.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
11. INSPECT VALVE LIFTERS AND LIFTER BORES
(a) Using a caliper gauge, measure the ufter bore diameter of the
clinder head.
Lifter bore diameter:
31.000±31.016 mm (1.2205±1.2211 in.)
(b) Using a micrometer, measure the lifter diameter.
Lifter diameter:30.966 ± 30.976 mm (1.2191 ± 1.2195 in.)
(c) Subtract the lifter diameter measurement from the lifter borediameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance:
0.024 ± 0.050 mm (0.0009 ± 0.0020 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the lifter.
If necessary, replace the cylinder head.
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12. INSPECT AIR INTAKE CHAMBERUsing a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surface contacting the intake manifold for warpage.
Maximum warpage:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the chamber.
13. INSPECT INTAKE MANIFOLD Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surface contacting the cylinder head and air intake cham-
ber for warpage.
Maximum warpage:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the manifold.
14. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surface contacting the cylinder head for warpage.
Maximum warpage:
1.00 mm (0.0394 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the manifold.
15. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS Using a caliper gauge, measure the thread outside diameter
of the bolt.
Standard outside diameter:
9.770 ± 9.960 mm (0.3846 ± 0.3921 in.)
Maximum outside diameter: 9.60 mm (0.3780 in.)
If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the bolt.
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16. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBEGASKETS
(a) Bend the ventilation case claw installed on the cylinder head
cover to an angle of 90 or more.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the gasket. SST 09550±10012 (09552±10010, 09560±10010)
(c) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new gasket until its surface
is flush with the upper edge of the cylinder head cover.
SST 09550±10012 (09552±10010, 09560±10010)
(d) Apply a light coat of MP grease to the gasket lip.
(e) Return the ventilation case claw to its original position.
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
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(See Components for Removal and Installation) HINT:
wThoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
w Before installing the parts, apply new engine oil to all
sliding and rotating surfaces.
w Replace all gaskets and oil seals with new ones.
1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBES HINT: When using a new cylinder head, spark plug tubes
must be installed.
(a) Apply adhesive to the end of the spark plug tube.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833±00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
(b) Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in a new spark tubeuntil there is 48.7 ± 49.3 mm (1.917 ± 1.941) protruding from
the camshaft bearing cap installation surface of the cylinder
head.
NOTICE: Avoid tapping a new spark plug tube in too far
by measuring the amount of the protrusion while tap-
ping.
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