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Cylinder Head Assembly: Testing and Inspection





Inspection
Cylinder Head Distortion


Head surface flatness:
Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)


If beyond the specified limit, replace it or resurface it.

Resurfacing limit:
The resurfacing limit of cylinder head is determined by the cylinder block resurfacing in an engine.
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is "A"
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is "B"
The maximum limit is as follows:
A + B = 0.2 mm (0.008 in)


After resurfacing cylinder head, check that camshaft rotates freely by hand. If resistance is felt, cylinder head must be replaced.

Nominal cylinder head height:
98.8- 99.0 mm (3.890 - 3.898 in)