
ENG
5-15
EAS00206
CHECKING THE ROCKER ARMS AND
ROCKER ARM SHAFTS
The following procedure applies to all of the
rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.
1. Check:
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rocker arm
Damage/wear
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Replace.
2. Check:
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rocker arm shaft
Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/
scratches
J
Replace or check the lubri-
cation system.
3. Check:
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camshaft lobe
Excessive wear
J
Replace the camshaft.
4. Measure:
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rocker arm inside diameter
a
Out of specification
J
Replace.
Rocker arm inside diameter
10 ~ 10.015 mm(0.393~0.394 in)
5. Measure:
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rocker arm shaft outside diameter
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Out of specification
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Replace.
Rocker arm shaft outside diameter
9.981 ~ 9.991 mm(0.392~0.393 in)
6. Calculate:
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rocker-arm-to-rocker-arm-shaft clearance
NOTE:
Calculate the clearance by subtracting the rocker
arm shaft outside diameter from the rocker arm
inside diameter.
Above 0.034 mm(0.001 in)
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Replace the de-
fective part(s).
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THE ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT
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