Engine Unit -- Inspection |
1. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a spring scale, pull the No. 1 chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Measuring Point
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 16 pins.
- Maximum chain elongation:
- 144.7 mm (5.70 in.)
- HINT:
- Perform the measurement at 3 random places.
2. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a spring scale, pull the No. 2 chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Measuring Point
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 16 pins.
- Maximum chain elongation:
- 121.6 mm (4.79 in.)
- HINT:
- Perform the measurement at 3 random places.
3. INSPECT NO. 3 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a spring scale, pull the No. 3 chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Measuring Point
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 16 pins.
- Maximum chain elongation:
- 121.6 mm (4.79 in.)
- HINT:
- Perform the measurement at 3 random places.
4. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- When the pin is removed from the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly, the plunger and spring may come off of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly body, but this is not a malfunction.
Before installing the plunger and spring to the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly body, check that they are free of foreign matter and not damaged.
*a | No. 1 Chain Tensioner Assembly Body |
*b | Spring |
*c | Plunger |
Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
If necessary, replace the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.Text in Illustration *a Plunger
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5. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock. Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
If necessary, replace the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.Text in Illustration *a Stopper Plate *b Plunger
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6. INSPECT NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- When the pin is removed from the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly, the plunger and 2 springs may come off of the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly body, but this is not a malfunction.
Before installing the plunger and 2 springs to the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly body, check that they are free of foreign matter and not damaged.
*a | No. 3 Chain Tensioner Assembly Body |
*b | Spring |
*c | Plunger |
Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
If necessary, replace the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.Text in Illustration *a Plunger
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7. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET |
Wrap the No. 2 chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the camshaft timing sprocket diameter with the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket with chain diameter:
- 97.79 mm (3.85 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 2 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
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8. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET |
Wrap the No. 1 chain sub-assembly around the crankshaft timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the crankshaft timing sprocket diameter with the No. 1 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket with chain diameter:
- 71.26 mm (2.81 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 1 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
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9. INSPECT INJECTION PUMP DRIVE GEAR |
for No. 1 Chain Sub-assembly Side:
Wrap the No. 1 chain sub-assembly around the injection pump drive gear.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the injection pump drive gear diameter with the No. 1 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum gear with chain diameter:
- 71.26 mm (2.81 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 1 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
for No. 2 Chain Sub-assembly Side:
Wrap the No. 2 chain sub-assembly around the injection pump drive gear.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the injection pump drive gear diameter with the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum gear with chain diameter:
- 52.32 mm (2.06 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 2 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
10. INSPECT BALANCE SHAFT TIMING SPROCKET |
Wrap the No. 3 chain sub-assembly around the balance shaft timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the balance shaft timing sprocket diameter with the No. 3 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket with chain diameter:
- 86.72 mm (3.41 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 3 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
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11. INSPECT BALANCE SHAFT GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Wrap the No. 3 chain sub-assembly around the balance shaft gear sub-assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the balance shaft gear sub-assembly diameter with the No. 3 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket with chain diameter:
- 57.34 mm (2.26 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the No. 3 chain sub-assembly rollers for the measurement.
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12. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER |
Measure the depth of wear of the No. 1 chain tensioner slipper.
- Maximum depth:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the No. 1 chain tensioner slipper.Text in Illustration *a Depth
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13. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER |
Measure the depth of wear of the No. 2 chain tensioner slipper.
- Maximum depth:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the No. 2 chain tensioner slipper.Text in Illustration *a Depth
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14. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Measure the depth of wear of the No. 1 chain vibration damper.
- Maximum depth:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the No. 1 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Depth
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15. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Measure the depth of wear of the No. 2 chain vibration damper.
- Maximum depth:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the No. 2 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Depth
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16. INSPECT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE |
Measure the depth of wear of the timing chain guide.
- Maximum depth:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the timing chain guide.Text in Illustration *a Depth
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17. INSPECT INTAKE MANIFOLD |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface where the intake manifold contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly.
- Maximum warpage:
- 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)
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18. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface where the exhaust manifold contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly.
- Maximum warpage:
- 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)
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19. INSPECT CAMSHAFT |
Inspect the camshaft runout.
Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
- Maximum circle runout:
- 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)
- HINT:
- Check the oil clearance after replacing the camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobes.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
- Standard cam lobe height:
- 41.425 to 41.525 mm (1.631 to 1.635 in.)
- Minimum cam lobe height:
- 41.375 mm (1.629 in.)
Inspect the camshaft journals.
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- Standard Journal Diameter:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 34.449 to 34.465 mm (1.356 to 1.357 in.) Other journals 22.990 to 23.007 mm (0.905 to 0.906 in.)
20. INSPECT NO. 2 CAMSHAFT |
Inspect the No. 2 camshaft runout.
Place the No. 2 camshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
- Maximum circle runout:
- 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)
- HINT:
- Check the oil clearance after replacing the No. 2 camshaft.
Inspect the cam lobes.
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
- Standard cam lobe height:
- 41.694 to 41.794 mm (1.641 to 1.645 in.)
- Minimum cam lobe height:
- 41.644 mm (1.640 in.)
Inspect the No. 2 camshaft journals.
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- Standard Journal Diameter:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 34.449 to 34.465 mm (1.356 to 1.357 in.) Other journals 22.990 to 23.007 mm (0.905 to 0.906 in.)
21. INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE |
Clean the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing caps, camshaft journals and No. 2 camshaft journals.
Place the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft on the cylinder head sub-assembly.
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.
Text in Illustration *a Plastigage
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Install the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap and No. 2 camshaft bearing caps to the cylinder head sub-assembly (LandCruiser RM000005UDU000X_01_0010.html).
- NOTICE:
- Do not turn the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft.
Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap and No. 2 camshaft bearing caps from the cylinder head sub-assembly (LandCruiser RM000005UDT000X_01_0053.html).
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
- Standard Oil Clearance:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 0.040 to 0.077 mm (0.00157 to 0.00303 in.) Other journals 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.000984 to 0.00244 in.)
- Maximum Oil Clearance:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 0.117 mm (0.00461 in.) Other journals 0.102 mm (0.00402 in.)
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Completely remove the Plastigage from the camshaft journals.
22. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT |
w/ Washer:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the thread outside diameter of the cylinder head set bolt.
- Minimum diameter:
- 11.4 mm (0.449 in.)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head set bolt.Text in Illustration *a Measuring Area *b Washer
w/o Washer:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the thread outside diameter of the cylinder head set bolt.
- Minimum diameter:
- 12.8 mm (0.504 in.)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head set bolt and cylinder head set bolt spacer.Text in Illustration *a Measuring Area
23. INSPECT NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Turn the roller by hand and check that it turns smoothly.
If the roller does not turn smoothly, replace the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly.
24. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- Keep the adjuster free from dirt and foreign matter.
- Use only clean engine oil.
Place the valve lash adjuster assembly into a container full of new engine oil.
Text in Illustration *a CORRECT *b INCORRECT *c Taper Part *d Plunger *e Low Pressure Chamber *f Check Ball *g High Pressure Chamber - -
Insert the tip of SST into the plunger and use the tip to press down on the check ball inside the plunger.
- SST
- 09276-75010
Squeeze SST and the valve lash adjuster assembly together to move the plunger up and down 5 to 6 times.
Check the movement of the plunger and bleed air.
- OK:
- Plunger moves up and down.
- NOTICE:
- When bleeding high-pressure air from the compression chamber, make sure that the tip of SST is actually pressing the check ball as shown in the illustration. If the check ball is not pressed, air will not bleed.
After bleeding the air, remove SST. Then try to quickly and firmly press the plunger with your fingers.
- OK:
- Plunger is very difficult to move.
25. INSPECT ENGINE BALANCER ASSEMBLY |
Inspect the balance shaft thrust clearance.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the No. 1 balance shaft back and forth.
- Standard thrust clearance:
- 0.05 to 0.09 mm (0.00197 to 0.00354 in.)
- Maximum thrust clearance:
- 0.09 mm (0.00354 in.)
Inspect the balance shaft thrust backlash.
Fix the No. 2 balance shaft in place, and then, using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of the No. 1 and No. 2 balance shafts as shown in the illustration.
- Standard backlash:
- 0.01 to 0.12 mm (0.000394 to 0.00472 in.)
- Maximum backlash:
- 0.12 mm (0.00472 in.)
If the backlash is more than the maximum, replace the engine balancer assembly.Text in Illustration *a No. 2 Balance Shaft Side *b No. 1 Balance Shaft Side *c Fix