Toyota Camry Manual page 2047

EM–48
Plastigage
ENGINE MECHANICAL (5S–FE)
(e)
If the bearings are damaged, replace the bearing caps and cyl-
inder head as a set.
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NOTICE:
Do not turn the camshaft.
P00259
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the cam-
shaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder head
as a set.
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(f)
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If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder
head as a set.
– CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect the journal oil clearance.
(1) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
(2) Check that bearings for flaking and scoring.
(3) Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(4) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the cam-
shaft journals.
(5) Install the bearing caps. (See page EM–53)
(6) Remove the bearing caps.
(7) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.025 – 0.062 mm (0.0010 – 0.0024 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
(8) Completely remove the Plastigage.
Inspect the camshaft thrust clearance.
(1) Install the camshaft. (See page EM–53)
(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance
while moving the camshaft back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
Intake 0.045 – 0.100 mm (0.0018 – 0.0039 in.)
Exhaust 0.030 – 0.085 mm (0.0012 – 0.0033 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
Intake
Exhaust
Author :
0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Date :
1220