Cylinder Head
- Inspect cylinder head warpage at cylinder block and manifold surfaces. Replace cylinder head if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
CAUTION:
Ensure camshaft bearing caps are installed in proper locations, with arrows pointing toward front of engine. See Figure.
- Install camshaft in cylinder head. Using Plastigage, check camshaft oil clearance. Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts to specification in sequence when checking oil clearance. See Figure-Figure
. See appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if oil clearance is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- Check camshaft end play with camshaft bearing cap bolts tightened to specification. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if end play is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table.
- Ensure valve lifter bore diameter is within specification. See VALVE LIFTERS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.