Inspection

INSPECTION





1. HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER
1) Bleed air from hydraulic lash adjuster as described below:
(1) While dipping hydraulic lash adjuster in engine oil, as shown in Figure, push check ball in using a 2 mm (0.08 in) diameter round bar.
(2) With check ball pushed in, manually move plunger up and down at one second intervals until air bubbles disappear.
(3) After air bubbles disappear, remove round bar and quickly push plunger in to ensure it is locked. If plunger does not lock properly, replace hydraulic lash adjuster.

CAUTION: Leave hydraulic lash adjuster (after air is bled) in engine oil until It Is ready for installation

2) Replace hydraulic lash adjuster with a new one if valve contact surface is scratched.

2. VALVE ROCKER ARM





1) Measure inside diameter of valve rocker arm and outside diameter of valve rocker shaft, and determine the difference between the two (= oil clearance).

Clearance between arm and shaft:
Standard
0.020 - 0.054 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 in)
Limit
0.10 mm (0.0039 in)

If oil clearance exceeds specifications, replace valve rocker arm or shaft.

NOTE: Replace valve rocker arm or shaft, whichever shows greater amount of wear.

Rocker arm inside diameter:
22.020 - 22.041 mm (0.8669 - 0.8678 in)

Rocker shaft diameter:
21.987 - 22.000 mm (0.8656 - 0.8661 in)





2) Measure inside diameter of rocker shaft support and outside diameter of valve rocker shaft, and determine the difference between the two (= oil clearance).

Clearance between support and shaft:
Standard
0.005 - 0.039 mm (0.0002 - 0.0015 in)
Limit
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

If oil clearance exceeds specifications, replace rocker shaft support or shaft.

NOTE: Replace rocker shaft support or shaft, whichever shows greater amount of wear.

Rocker shaft support inside diameter:
22.005 - 22.026 mm (0.8663 - 0.8672 in)

Rocker shaft diameter:
21.987 - 22.000 mm (0.8656 - 0.8661 in)

3) If cam or valve contact surface of valve rocker arm is worn or dented excessively, replace valve rocker arm.
4) Check that valve rocker arm roller rotates smoothly. If not, replace valve rocker arm.

3. VALVE ROCKER SHAFT
Visually check oil relief valve of shaft end for any of the following abnormalities.
- Breaks in check ball body
- Foreign particles caught in valve spring
- Oil leakage at check ball

CAUTION: Repair or replace valve rocker shaft as necessary.