Cylinder head removal
Remove:
- Engine (see Engine removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
- Camshaft (see Camshaft removal)
Remove the cylinder head nuts following sequence [1-6].
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Remove:
- Cylinder Head
Cylinder head installation
Note.
- The camshaft cap is machined with the cylinder head, so if a new cylinder head is installed, use the cap that is supplied with the new head.
- The front cylinder head has a breather pipe fitting. Be careful not to mix up the front and rear cylinder heads.
Release the stopper and push the push rod into the tensioner body [A], and tighten the cap bolt only temporarily.
Replace the cylinder head gasket with a new one.
Install:
- Oil Pipe [B]
- Chain Guide (White) [C]
- Knock Pins
- Cylinder Head Gasket [D]
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Temporary tighten the cylinder head nuts (M10) following the tightening sequence [1-4].
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- Torque - Cylinder Head Nuts (M10)(First): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Tighten the cylinder head nuts following the tightening sequence [1-6].
Torque:
- Cylinder Head Nuts (M10)(Final): 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 ft·lb)
- Cylinder Head Nuts (M8): 25 N'm (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Cylinder head warp
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between the straightedge [B] and the head.
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Cylinder head warp:
- Standard - Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
★ If the cylinder head is warped more than the service limit, replace it.
★ If the cylinder head is warped less than the service limit, repair the head by rubbing the lower surface on emery paper secured to a surface plate (first No. 200, then No. 400).