Cylinder Head Measurement
Cylinder Head MeasurementNotice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Measure the camshaft clearance specification using the following procedure:
1.1. Install the camshaft caps.
1.2. Install the camshaft caps bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft bearing caps bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
1.3. Measure the camshaft bearings using an inside micrometer.
1.4. Inspect and measure the camshaft journal diameters.
1.5. Subtract the camshaft journal diameter from the camshaft bearing diameter in order to obtain the running clearance.
1.6. If the running clearance exceeds the specifications and the camshaft journals are within specification, replace the cylinder head.
2. Measure the camshaft thrust specification using the following procedure:
2.1. Inspect each camshaft cap thrust surface for excessive scoring/wear.
2.2. Inspect each camshaft.
2.3. Install the intake and exhaust camshafts in the cylinder head.
2.4. Install the camshaft caps.
2.5. Install the camshaft caps bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft bearing caps bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
2.6. Measure the camshaft thrust bearing clearance at the front camshaft bearing cap.
2.7. If the camshaft thrust bearing clearance is not to specification repair or replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure the cylinder head flatness using the following procedure:
3.1. Clean any remaining head gasket material from the cylinder head face.
3.2. Place a straight-edge diagonally across the cylinder head face surface.
3.3. Measure the clearance between the straight-edge and the cylinder head using a feeler gage at four points along the straight-edge.
^ If warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), the cylinder head surface does not require resurfacing.
^ If warpage is between 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.002 - 0.008 inch), the cylinder head must be resurfaced.