Engine Unit -- Inspection |
1. INSPECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Pull the chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 16 links.
- Maximum chain elongation:
- 147.5 mm (5.81 in.)
If the elongation is more than the maximum, replace the chain sub-assembly.Text in Illustration *a Measuring Area - NOTICE:
- Perform the measurement at 3 random places.
2. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Pull the No. 2 chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf).
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 16 links.
- Maximum chain elongation:
- 123.6 mm (4.87 in.)
- NOTICE:
- Perform the measurement at 3 random places.
3. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock. Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
Text in Illustration *a Plunger *b Stopper Plate
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4. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
Move the stopper plate downward to release the lock. Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.
Text in Illustration *a Plunger *b Stopper Plate
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5. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY |
Measure the distance between the most worn out camshaft timing gear tip and the beginning of the worn area below the tip.
- Minimum distance:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the distance is less than the minimum, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly.Text in Illustration Worn Area
If the worn area is too small or difficult to distinguish from a normal area, perform the following 2 steps.
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Wrap the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing gear assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter with the chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket diameter (with chain):
- 113.8 mm (4.48 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the chain rollers for the measurement.
6. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY |
Measure the distance between the most worn out camshaft timing gear tip and the beginning of the worn area below the tip.
- Minimum distance:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the distance is less than the minimum, replace the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.Text in Illustration Worn Area
If the worn area is too small or difficult to distinguish from a normal area, perform the following 2 steps.
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Wrap the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter with the chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket diameter (with chain):
- 113.8 mm (4.48 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the chain rollers for the measurement.
7. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR |
Measure the distance between the most worn out crankshaft timing gear tip and the beginning of the worn area below the tip.
- Minimum distance:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the distance is less than the minimum, replace the crankshaft timing gear.Text in Illustration Worn Area
If the worn area is too small or difficult to distinguish from a normal area, perform the following 2 steps.
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Wrap the chain sub-assembly around the crankshaft timing gear.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter with the chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket diameter (with chain):
- 59.4 mm (2.34 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the chain rollers for the measurement.
8. INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the chain tensioner slipper wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.Text in Illustration *a Wear
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9. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the No. 1 chain vibration damper wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the No. 1 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Wear
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10. INSPECT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the timing chain guide wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the timing chain guide.Text in Illustration Wear
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11. INSPECT NO. 2 CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET |
Wrap the chain around the No. 2 crankshaft timing sprocket.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter with the chain.
- Minimum sprocket diameter (with chain):
- 96.7 mm (3.81 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the chain rollers for the measurement.
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12. INSPECT BALANCESHAFT DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Wrap the No. 2 chain sub-assembly around the balanceshaft drive gear sub-assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the sprocket diameter with the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
- Minimum sprocket diameter (with chain):
- 75.9 mm (2.99 in.)
- HINT:
- The vernier caliper must contact the chain rollers for the measurement.
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13. INSPECT NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the No. 2 chain vibration damper wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the No. 2 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Wear
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14. INSPECT NO. 3 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the No. 3 chain vibration damper wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the No. 3 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Wear
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15. INSPECT NO. 4 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the No. 4 chain vibration damper wear.
- Maximum wear:
- 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the wear is more than the maximum, replace the No. 4 chain vibration damper.Text in Illustration *a Wear
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16. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the most elongated threads in the measuring area.
- Standard outside diameter:
- 10.76 to 10.97 mm (0.424 to 0.432 in.)
- Minimum outside diameter:
- 10.40 mm (0.409 in.)
- Distance:
- 30 mm (1.18 in.)
If a visual check reveals no excessively thin areas, check the center of the measuring area (see illustration) and find the area that has the smallest diameter.Text in Illustration *a Measuring area *b Distance
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head bolt.
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17. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- Keep the lash adjuster free from dirt and foreign objects.
- Only use clean engine oil.
Place the lash adjuster 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
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Insert the tip of SST into the lash adjuster plunger and use the tip to press down on the check ball inside the plunger.
- SST
- 09276-75010
Squeeze SST and the lash adjuster 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 can be pressed 3 times.
18. INSPECT CAMSHAFT |
Check 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.)
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
- Standard cam lobe height:
- 42.855 to 42.955 mm (1.687 to 1.691 in.)
- Minimum cam lobe height:
- 42.855 mm (1.687 in.)
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- Standard Journal Diameter:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 35.949 to 35.965 mm (1.415 to 1.416 in.) Other journal 26.959 to 26.975 mm (1.061 to 1.062 in.)
19. INSPECT NO. 2 CAMSHAFT |
Check 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.)
Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.
- Standard cam lobe height:
- 42.854 to 42.954 mm (1.687 to 1.691 in.)
- Minimum cam lobe height:
- 42.854 mm (1.687 in.)
Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.
- Standard Journal Diameter:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 35.949 to 35.965 mm (1.415 to 1.416 in.) Other journal 26.959 to 26.975 mm (1.061 to 1.062 in.)
20. INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE |
Install the camshafts (LandCruiser RM000000YMY02TX_01_0005.html).
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Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.
- Standard thrust clearance:
- 0.10 to 0.24 mm (0.00394 to 0.00945 in.)
- Maximum thrust clearance:
- 0.26 mm (0.0102 in.)
21. INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE |
Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.
Text in Illustration *a Plastigage
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Install the bearing caps (LandCruiser RM0000017OI01DX_01_0114.html).
- NOTICE:
- Do not turn the camshafts.
Remove the bearing caps (LandCruiser RM0000017KN01DX_01_0106.html).
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
- Standard Oil Clearance:
Item Specified Condition No. 1 journal 0.035 to 0.072 mm (0.00138 to 0.00283 in.) Other journals 0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.000984 to 0.00244 in.)
- Maximum oil clearance:
- 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the cylinder head sub-assembly.Text in Illustration *a Plastigage
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
22. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface that contacts the cylinder head.
- Maximum warpage:
- 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)
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