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INSPECTION OF ENGINE
COMPONENTS
NOTE:
D During and immediately after disassembly, inspect cylinder
block and head for evidence of water leakage or damage
and, after washing them clean, inspect more closely.
D Wash all disassembled parts clean, removing grease,
slime, carbon and scales, before inspecting them to deter-
mine whether repair is necessary or not.
Be sure to de-scale the water jackets.
D Use compressed air to clear internal oil holes and pas-
sages.
D Do not disturb the set combinations of valves, bearings and
bearing caps, etc.
Have the sets segregated and identified.
Cylinder head
D De-carbon cylinder head:
Deposits of carbon will be found on its combustion chamber sur-
faces and exhaust ports. Remember, overheating tendency and
loss of output are often due to excessive carbon accumulation.
De-carbon valves, too.
NOTE:
Do not use any sharp-edged tool to scrape off carbon. Be
careful not to scuff or nick metal surfaces when de-carbon-
ing. This applies to valves and valve seats, too.
6A-18 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
D Distortion of gasketed surface:
Using a straightedge and thickness gauge, check the flatness at
a total of 6 locations. If the limit, stated below, is exceeded, cor-
rect the gasketed surface with a surface plate and abrasive pa-
per of about # 400 (waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper):
place the paper on and over the surface plate, and rub the gas-
keted surface against the paper to grind off high spots. Should
this fail to reduce the thickness gauge readings to within the limit,
replace the cylinder head.
Leakage of combustion gases from this gasketed joint is often
due to warped gasketed surface; such leakage results in re-
duced power output and hence a higher cost of fuel per kilome-
ter.
D Distortion of manifold seating faces:
Check the seating faces of cylinder head for manifolds, using a
straightedge and thickness gauge, in order to determine wheth-
er these faces should be corrected or the cylinder head re-
placed.
Checking exhaust manifold seating face
Checking intake manifold seating face
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-19
Limit of distortion 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Limit of distortion 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Rocker-arm shaft and rocker arms
D Wear:
Check these parts for wear and, as necessary, replace them.
The extent of wear is determined on the basis of two readings,
one on rocker arm I.D. and the other on shaft diameter.
NOTE:
Use a micrometer on rocker-arm shaft and a bore gauge
rocker arm. The difference between the two readings is the
arm-to-shaft clearance on which a limit is specified. If the
limit is exceeded, replace shaft or arm, or both.
D Rocker-arm shaft deflection:
Using “V” blocks and a dial gauge, check the shaft for straight-
ness in terms of deflection.
If the limit is exceeded, replace it.
D Wear of rocker-arm and adjusting screw:
If the tip (1) of adjusting screw (2) is badly worn, replace the
screw. The arm must be replaced if its cam-riding face (3) is
badly worn.
D Visually examine each rocker-arm spring for evidence of break-
age or weakening. Be sure to replace springs found in bad condi-
tion.
6A-20 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Item Standard Limit
Rocker arm I.D.
15.000 – 15.018 mm
(0.590 – 0.591 in.)
–––––
Rocker arm shaft dia.
14.983 – 14.994 mm
(0.589 – 0.590 in.)
–––––
Arm to shaft clearance
0.006 – 0.035 mm 0.070 mm
Arm
-
to
-
shaft
clearance
(0.0002 – 0.0014 in.) (0.0028 in.)
Deflection limit 0.06 mm (0.0024 in.)
Valve guides
D Using a micrometer and bore gauge, take diameter readings on
valve stems and guides to determine the stem clearance in the
guide. Be sure to take a reading at more than one place along
the length of each stem and guide.
If the bore gauge is not available, check the end deflection of the
valve stem in place with a dial gauge rigged. Move the stem end
in the directions (4) (5) and determine whether replacement is
necessary or not, by referring to these limiting values:
Valves
D Inspect each valve for wear, burn or distortion at its face and
stem and, as necessary, replace it.
D Measure the thickness “a” of valve head. If the limit given to this
thickness is exceeded, the valve must be replaced.
Valve head thickness “a”
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-21
Item Standard Limit
Valve stem
In
6.965 – 6.980 mm
(0.274 – 0.275 in.)
–––––
diameter
Ex
6.950 – 6.970 mm
(0.273 – 0.274 in.)
–––––
Valve guide
In
7.000 – 7.015 mm
g
I.D.
Ex
(0.275 – 0.276 in.)
–––––
Stem-to-guide
In
0.020 – 0.050 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0020 in.)
0.07 mm
(0.0028 in.)
g
clearance
Ex
0.030 – 0.065 mm
(0.0012 – 0.0025 in.)
0.09 mm
(0.0035 in.)
Valve stem end
Intake 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
deflection
Exhaust 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.)
Standard Limit
08 12mm
Intake 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
0
.
8
–
1
.
2
mm
Exhaust 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
D Check the end face of each valve stem for wear. This face meets
the rocker arm intermittently in operation, and might become
concaved or otherwise irregular. As necessary, smoothen the
end face with an oil stone and, if this grinding removes the end
stock by as much as 0.5 mm (0.0196 in.) (as measured from the
original face), replace the valve.
D Check each valve for radial runout with a dial gauge and “V”
block. The object of this check is to determine whether the valve
stem is true and square relative to the head.
If the limit is exceeded, do not attempt to correct the stem; re-
place the valve, instead.
Valve seats
D Seating contact width:
Produce a contact pattern on each valve in the usual manner,
namely, by giving a uniform coat of marking compound (Red-
lead paste) to the valve seat and by rotatingly tapping the seat
with the valve head. The valve lapper (the tool used in valve lap-
ping) must be used.
The pattern produced on the seating face of the valve must be
a continuous ring without any break, and the width “a” of the pat-
tern must be within the stated range.
CAUTION:
The valves to be checked and serviced for seating width
and contact pattern must be those found satisfactory in
regard to stem clearance in the guide and also the re-
quirements stated in the preceding part titled VALVES.
6A-22 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Limit on stock allowance of
valve stem end face
0.5 mm (0.0196 in.)
Limit on valve head radial
runout
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
“
a
”
Standard seating width
revealed by contact
p
at-
Intake
1.3 – 1.5 mm
“a”
revealed
by
contact
at
-
tern on valve face
Exhaust
(0.05 – 0.06 in.)
D Valve seat repair:
A valve seat not producing a uniform contact with its valve or
showing a width of the seating contact that is off the specified
range must be repaired by regrinding or by cutting and regrind-
ing and finished by lapping.
1) EXHAUST VALVE SEAT: Use a valve seat cutter to make
three cuts in the order illustrated in figure. Three cutters must
be used: the first for making the 155 angle, the second for
making the 755 angle and the last for making the 455 seat
angle. The third cut must be made to produce the desired
seat width.
2) INTAKE VALVE SEAT: The cutting sequence is the same as
for exhaust valve seats but the second angle differs, as will
be noted in figure.
3) VALVE LAPPING: Lap the valve on the seat in two steps, first
with a coarsesize lapping compound applied to the face and
the second with a fine-size compound, each time using a
valve lapper according to the usual lapping method.
NOTE:
D After lapping, wipe the compound off the valve face
and seat, and produce a contact pattern with a marking
compound (red-lead paste). Check to be sure that the
contact is centered widthwise “a” on the valve seat
and that there is no break in the contact pattern ring.
D Be sure to check and, as necessary, adjust the valve
clearance after re-installing the cylinder head and
valve mechanism.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-23
Seat width for exhaust valve
seat
1.3 – 1.5 mm
(0.0512 – 0.0591 in.)
Seat width for intake valve
seat
1.3 – 1.5 mm
(0.0512 – 0.0591 in.)
Valve springs
D Referring to the criterion data given below, check to be sure that
each spring is in sound condition, free of any evidence of break-
age or weakening. Remember, weakened valve springs can be
the cause of chatter, not to mention the possibility of reducing the
power output due to gas leakage caused by decreased seating
pressure.
D Spring squareness:
Use a square and surface plate to check each spring for square-
ness in terms of the clearance between the end of valve spring
and the square. Valve springs found to exhibit a larger clearance
than the limit must be replaced.
Camshaft
A noisy engine or an engine producing not enough power is fre-
quently due to its camshaft excessively worn or bent or bowed. The
wear could occur on its cams and journals.
D Camshaft runout:
Hold the camshaft between two center points, with a dial gauge
rigged up to measure its runout. Replace the camshaft if the
amount of runout so measured exceeds the limit.
D Cam wear:
Measure the height “a” of each cam. If any of the micrometer
readings taken is down to or less than the limit, replace the cam-
shaft.
6A-24 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Item Standard Limit
Valve spring free
length
48.9 mm
(1.925 in.)
47.6 mm
(1.874 in.)
Valve spring pre-
load
23.6 – 27.6 kg
for 40 mm
(52.0 – 60.8 Ib/1.57 in.)
22.0 kg
for 40 mm
(48.5 Ib/1.57 in.)
Valve spring squareness limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Camshaft runout limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Cam height “a” Standard Limit
Intake cam
36.152 mm 36.100 mm
Exhaust cam
36 5
(1.423 in.)
36 00
(1.421 in.)
Pump drive cam
33.300 mm
(1.311 in.)
33.000 mm
(1.299 in.)
D Thrust clearance:
Using a thickness gauge (1), measure this clearance as shown
in figure, at the thrust plate. If the limit is exceeded, replace thrust
plate or camshaft.
D Journal wear:
Measure the journal diameter in two directions at two places to
obtain four readings on each journal; and check the journal bores
with a bore gauge, producing four readings on each. From these
readings, compute the radial clearance (camshaft journal clear-
ance). If the service limit is exceeded by any of the computed ra-
dial clearances, replace the camshaft and, as necessary,
cylinder head, too.
“A” : Camshaft pulley side
“B” : Fuel pump side
Cylinder block
D Distortion of gasketed surface:
By the same method that is prescribed for checking the distortion
of the gasketed surface of the cylinder head, check the top face
of the cylinder block for distortion and, if the distortion is found
to exceed the limit, machine the face with a surface grinder.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-25
Item Standard Limit
Thrust clearance
0.050 – 0.150 mm
(0.002 – 0.006 in.)
0.300 mm
(0.012 in.)
Item Standard Limit
Journal clearance
0.050 – 0.091 mm
(0.0020 – 0.0036 in.)
0.15 mm
(0.0060 in.)
Camshaft journal dia. Journal bore dia.
(a)
43.425 – 43.450 mm
(1.710 – 1.711 in.)
43.500 – 43.516 mm
(1.712 – 1.713 in.)
(b)
43.625 – 43.650 mm
(1.718 – 1.719 in.)
43.700 – 43.716 mm
(1.720 – 1.721 in.)
(c)
43.825 – 43.850 mm
(1.725 – 1.726 in.)
43.900 – 43.916 mm
(1.728 – 1.729 in.)
(d)
44.025 – 44.050 mm
(1.733 – 1.734 in.)
44.100 – 44.116 mm
(1.736 – 1.737 in.)
Distortion of
Standard Limit
Distortion
of
gasketed surface
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in.)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in.)
D Cylinder bore:
Using a cylinder bore gauge, measure the diameter of each bore
in two directions, longitudinal and transverse, at three places,
top, middle and bottom, to obtain a total of 6 readings. On the ba-
sis of these readings taken on each bore, determine whether the
maximum difference in diameter between any two bores ex-
ceeds the limit. If the limit, stated below, is exceeded or if the
bore wall is badly scored or burned, re-bore all cylinders to the
next oversize and use oversize pistons in engine reassembly.
When replacing the pistons or installing oversize pistons, be
sure that the piston-to-cylinder clearance comes within the
stated range:
CAUTION:
If any one of the three cylinders has to be re-bored, re-
bore the three to the same next oversize. This is neces-
sary for the sake of uniformity and balance.
Piston and piston rings
D Piston diameter:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance, mentioned above, is equal to the
bore diameter minus the piston diameter, which is to be mea-
sured by measuring at the level of the piston in the direction
transverse to piston pin axis, as shown in below figure. This level
from the skirt end is 30 mm (1.18 in.) high.
“a”. 30 mm (1.18 in.)
6A-26 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
0.50 mm (0.0196 in.)
Wear limit on bore 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
0.045 – 0.055 mm
(0.0018 – 0.0022 in.)
Standard
68.450 – 68.475 mm
(2.6949 – 2.6959 in.)
Piston diameter
Oversize:
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in.)
68.720 – 68.740 mm
(2.7055 – 2.7063 in.)
0.50 mm
(0.0196 in.)
68.970 – 68.990 mm
(2.7154 – 2.7161 in.)
D Inspect the outer surface of each cylinder for evidence of burn
and for scratch or groove marks. Minor flaws can be removed by
grinding with fine-grain sandpaper.
D De-carbon the piston crown and ring grooves, using a soft-metal
scraping tool.
D Ring clearance in the groove:
Using a thickness gauge (1), check each piston ring (2) in its
groove for side clearance and, if the limit stated below is exceed-
ed, measure the groove width and ring width to determine
whether the piston or the ring or both have to be replaced.
D Piston ring end gap:
To measure the end gap, insert the piston ring (2) into the cylin-
der bore, locating it at the lowest part of the bore and holding it
true and square; then use a thickness gauge (1) to measure the
gap. If the gap measured exceeds the limit, replace the ring.
“a”: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-27
Item Standard Limit
Ring clearance
Top ring
0.03 – 0.07 mm
(0.0012 – 0.0028 in.)
0.12 mm
(0.0047 in.)
g
in the groove
2nd ring
0.02 – 0.06 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0024 in.)
0.10 mm
(0.0039 in.)
Piston ring
Top ring
1 47 1 49 mm (0 0579 0 0587 in )
Pi
s
t
on r
i
ng
thickness
2nd ring
1
.
47
–
1
.
49
mm
(0
.
0579
–
0
.
0587
in
.
)
thickness
Oil ring 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
Ring
Top ring 1.52 – 1.54 mm (0.0598 – 0.0606 in.)
g
groove
2nd ring 1.51 – 1.53 mm (0.0594 – 0.0602 in.)
width
Oil ring 2.81 – 2.83 mm (0.1106 – 0.1114 in.)
Item Standard Limit
Top ring
0.15 – 0.30 mm
(0.006 – 0.012 in.)
0.7 mm
(0.028 in.)
Piston ring end gap
2nd ring
0.10 – 0.30 mm
(0.004 – 0.012 in.)
0.7 mm
(0.028 in.)
Oil ring
0.20 – 0.70 mm
(0.008 – 0.028 in.)
1.8 mm
(0.040 in.)
Connecting rods
D Big-end thrust clearance:
Check the big end of each connecting rod for thrust clearance,
with the rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal
manner. If the clearance measured is found to exceed the limit,
the connecting rod or the crankshaft, whichever is responsible
for the excessive clearance, must be replaced.
D Connecting rod alignment:
Mount the connecting rod on the aligner to check it for bow and
twist and, if the limit is exceeded, replace it.
D Inspect the small end of each connecting rod for wear and evi-
dence of crack or any other damage, paying particular attention
to the condition of its bush. Check the piston pin clearance in the
small end. Replace the connecting rod if its small end is badly
worn or damaged or if the clearance checked exceeds the limit.
Connecting-rod big end bearings
D Inspect the bearing shells for signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flak-
ing and observe the contact pattern. Bearings found in defective
condition through this inspection must be replaced.
CAUTION:
Bearing shells are not meant to be repaired by scrap-
ing or grinding with sandpaper or by any machining.
The remedy is to replace them.
6A-28 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Item Standard Limit
Big-end thrust clearance
0.10 – 0.20 mm
(0.004 – 0.008 in.)
0.30 mm
(0.012 in.)
(1) Width of big end
21.95 – 22.00 mm
(0.864 – 0.866 in.)
(2) Width of crank pin
22.10 – 22.15 mm
(0.870 – 0.872 in.)
Limit on bow 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Limit on twist 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Item Standard Limit
Pin clearance in small
end
0.003 – 0.016 mm
(0.0001 – 0.0006 in.)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in.)
Small-end I.D.
16.003 – 16.011 mm
(0.6300 – 0.6304 in.)
Piston pin dia.
15.995 – 16.000 mm
(0.6297 – 0.6299 in.)
D Crankpin-to-bearing clearance:
Check this clearance by using gaging plastic (1). Here’s how to
use gaging plastic:
1) Prepare, by cutting, a length of gaging plastic roughly equal
to bearing width and place it axially on crankpin, avoiding the
oil hole.
2) Make up the big end in the normal manner, with bearing
shells in place and by tightening the cap to the specification.
NOTE:
Never rotate crankshaft or turn connecting rod when a
piece of gaging plastic is in the radial clearance.
Tightening Torque
(a): 30 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 Ib-ft)
NOTE:
When fitting bearing cap to crankpin, be sure to discrimi-
nate between its two ends, right and left.
3) Remove the cap, and measure the width of flattened gaging
plastic (1) piece with the gaging plastic envelope scale (2).
This measurement must be taken at the widest part.
4) If the limit, indicated above, is exceeded, re-grind the crank-
pin to the undersize and use the undersize bearing, both of
which are stated below:
Where undersize bearings are used, the clearance specifica-
tion is slightly lenient:
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-29
Item Standard Limit
Crankpin-to-bearing
clearance
0.020 – 0.040 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0016 in.)
0.080 mm
(0.0031 in.)
Bearing size Crankpin diameter
Standard
37.982 – 38.000 mm
(1.4953 – 1.4960 in.)
0.25 mm
undersize
37.732 – 37.750 mm
(1.4855 – 1.4862 in.)
0.50 mm
undersize
37.482 – 37.500 mm
(1.4757 – 1.4764 in.)
Radial clearance for
undersize bearing
0.020 – 0.070 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0028 in.)
Crankshaft
D Runout:
Check the crankshaft for runout and if the dial gauge reading ex-
ceeds the limit, replace the crankshaft.
NOTE:
Measure the runout at the center journal. Rotate the crank-
shaft slowly.
D Crankshaft thrust play:
Measure this play with crankshaft set in the cylinder block in the
normal manner, that is, with the thrust bearing fitted and the
bearing caps installed. Tighten bearing cap bolts to specified
torque. Use a dial gauge to read the displacement in axial
(thrust) direction of the crankshaft. If the limit is exceeded, re-
place thrust bearing with new standard one or oversize one to
obtain standard thrust play.
Tightening Torque
(a): 46 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33.5 Ib-ft)
D Out-of-round and taper (uneven wear):
An unevenly worn crankshaft journal or crankpin shows up as a
difference in diameter at a cross section or along its length (or
both). This difference, if any, is to be determined from microme-
ter readings taken as shown in figure.
If any of the journals or crankpins is badly damaged or if the
amount of uneven wear in the sense explained above exceeds
the limit, repair (by re-grinding) or replace the crankshaft.
NOTE:
Where journal or crankpin re-grinding is necessary, finish
the diameter to the size necessary for the undersize bear-
ing. (Refer to Crankpin-to-bearing clearance of previous
page.)
6A-30 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Limit on crankshaft runout 0.06 mm (0.002 in.)
Item Standard Limit
Crankshaft thrust play
0.13 – 0.28 mm
(0.005 – 0.011 in.)
0.35 mm
(0.014 in.)
Thickness of
Standard
2.500 mm
(0.0984 in.)
Thi
c
k
ness o
f
crankshaft
Oversize:
0.125 mm 2.563 mm
crankshaft
thrust bearing
Oversize:
(0.0049 in.) (0.1009 in.)
thrust
bearing
Oversize:
0.250 mm
(0.0098 in.)
2.625 mm
(0.1033 in.)
Limit on uneven wear 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)
Crankshaft journal bearings
D Inspect the bearing shells for signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flak-
ing and observe the contact pattern. Defective shells must be re-
placed.
CAUTION:
As in the case of connecting-rod bearings, the journal
bearing shells are not meant to be repaired by scrap-
ing or grinding with sandpaper or by any machining.
D Journal-to-bearing clearance:
Check this clearance by using gaging plastic. The following
method is based on the use of gaging plastic:
1) Cut the gaging plastic stock to the required length (equal to
the width of the bearing), and place it axially on the journal,
avoiding the oil hole.
2) Mount the crankshaft in the usual manner, tightening the
bearing caps to the specified torque value. (It is assumed that
a gaging plastic piece is pinched at each journal.)
Do not rotate the crankshaft when gaging plastic is in.
Tightening Torque
(a): 46 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33.5 Ib-ft)
CAUTION:
Each of the four bearing caps has an arrow marked
on it. Be sure to position each cap with its arrow
pointing to crankshaft pulley side and to match it
(by the cylinder number) to its journal. Remember,
the three cylinders are numbered, 1, 2 and 3, as
counted from crankshaft pulley side.
“A” : Crankshaft pulley side
“B” : Flywheel side
3) Remove the caps. By referring to the envelop scale, measure
the width of the widest part of the piece, and determine wheth-
er the radial clearance checked (obtained from the gaging
plastic piece) is within the limit.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-31
Item Standard Limit
Journal-to-bearing
clearance
0.020 – 0.040 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0016 in.)
0.080 mm
(0.003 in.)
4) If the limit is exceeded, re-grind the journals to the undersize
and use the undersize bearing.
Flywheel
D Inspect the friction surface – the surface in contact with clutch
disc – for wear and damage. Most of surface flaws, if any, can be
removed by simple machining. A badly damaged flywheel must
be replaced.
D Face runout:
Check the flywheel for face runout with a dial gauge, as shown
in figure. Be sure that the runout is less than the limit.
D Ring gear tooth wear:
Inspect the teeth for wear and for evidence of crack, chipping or
any other damage. Replace the ring gear if its teeth are found in
bad condition.
Oil seals
Carefully inspect the oil seals removed in disassembly, examining
the lip portion (1) of each oil seal for wear and damage. Use of new
oil seals in reassembly is recommended.
6A-32 ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
Bearing size Journal diameter
Standard
49.982 – 50.000 mm
(1.9678 – 1.9685 in.)
0.25 mm undersize
49.744 – 49.750 mm
(1.9584 – 1.9587 in.)
0.50 mm undersize
49.494 – 49.500 mm
(1.9486 – 1.9488 in.)
Radial clearance for undersize
bearing
0.020 – 0.070 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0028 in.)
Limit on runout 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
Timing belt and timing pulleys
Inspect the belt and pulleys for wear, cracks and signs of failure.
Replace them as necessary.
CAUTION:
D Do not bend the belt. Keep away oil and water from the
belt. The belt must be kept clean.
D The pulleys and belt tensioner, too, must be kept clean
and free of oil and water.
Oil pump
1) Inspect oil seal lip for fault or other damage.
Replace as necessary.
2) Inspect outer and inner gears, gear plate, and oil pump case for
excessive wear or damage.
D Radial clearance:
Check radial clearance between outer gear (2) and case (3), us-
ing thickness gauge (1).
If clearance exceeds its limit, replace outer gear or case.
D Side clearance:
Using straight edge and thickness gauge, measure side clear-
ance.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE) 6A-33
Item Standard Limit
Radial clearance between
outer gear and case
0.12 – 0.20 mm
(0.005 – 0.008 in.)
0.3 mm
(0.012 in.)
Item Standard Limit
Side clearance
0.045 – 0.120 mm
(0.0018 – 0.0047 in.)
0.17 mm
(0.0067 in.)

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