Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual page 90

EG2–90
1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.035 – 0.072 mm (0.0014 – 0.0028 in.)
Maximum oil clearance:
0.10 mm (0.0039 fn.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace
the camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps
and cylinder head as a set.
(g) Completely remove the Plastigage.
(h) Remove the camshafts.
F. Inspect camshaft thrust clearance
(a) Install the camshafts.
(See step 3 on pages
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance
while moving the camshaft back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.040 – 0.090 mm (0.0016 – 0.0035 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, re–
place the camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing
caps and cylinder head as a set.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
G. Inspect camshaft gear backlash
(a) Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust
cam sub–gear.
(See step 3 on pages
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.020 – 0.200 mm (0.0008 – 0.0079 In.)
Maximum backlash:
0.30 mm (0.0188 in.)
If the backlash is greater then maximum, replace the
camshafts.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
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