Section 01 ENGINES (1503 4-TEC)
Subsection 06 (CYLINDER HEAD)
Inspection
Spark Plug Tube
Check seals on spark plug tube. If seals are brittle,
cracked or hard, replace spark plug tube.
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1. Spark plug tube
2. Seal to the valve cover
3. Seal to the cylinder head
Rocker Arm
Inspect each rocker arm for cracks and scored fric-
tion surfaces. If so, replace rocker arm assembly.
Check the rocker arm rollers for free movement,
wear and excessive radial play. Replace rocker
arm assembly as necessary.
A
1
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2
1. Rocker arm (intake side)
2. Roller
A. Bore for rocker arm shaft
A
1
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2
1. Rocker arm (exhaust side)
2. Roller
A. Bore for rocker arm shaft
Measure rocker arm bore diameter. If diameter is
out of specification, change the rocker arm assem-
bly.
ROCKER ARM BORE DIAMETER
NEW MINIMUM
20.007 mm (.7877 in)
NEW MAXIMUM
20.020 mm (.7881 in)
SERVICE LIMIT
20.035 mm (.7887 in)
Press the hydraulic lifter with your thumb. If the
hydraulic lifter groove disappears inside rocker
arm casting, replace rocker arm assembly. Lifter
must turn freely in rocker arm bore. Otherwise,
replace.
1
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1. Hydraulic lifter groove
Rocker Arm Shaft
Check for scored friction surfaces, if so, replace
parts.
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