FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Valvetrain Overview






Valvetrain Overview






1 Valve

Do not rework, only hand lapping is permitted.

Mark the installed position for reinstallation later.

Checking, refer to => [ Valve, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

For the correct valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

Valve Guide, Checking, refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

2 Cylinder Head

3 Valve Stem Seal

Replacing, refer to one of the following:

Cylinder head installed, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals, Cylinder Head Installed ] Valve Stem Seals, Cylinder Head Installed.

Cylinder head removed, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals, Cylinder Head Removed ] Valve Stem Seals, Cylinder Head Removed.

4 Valve Spring

5 Spring Plate

6 Valve Retainers

7 Sealing Cap

Always replace.

Removing: With the guide frame installed, pierce through one side of the cap with an awl and pry it out.

Installing: Install without using sealing compound and with a thrust piece.

Depth: 1 to 2 mm.

8 Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Seal ] Service and Repair.

9 Exhaust Camshaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

Checking axial play, refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking ] Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking.

Checking radial clearance, refer to => [ Camshaft Radial Clearance, Checking ] Camshaft Radial Clearance, Checking.

10 Bolt

Tightening sequence and specification, refer to => [ Guide Frame Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

11 Guide Frame

With integrated camshaft bearings.

Tightening sequence and specification, refer to => [ Guide Frame Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

12 Intake Camshaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

Checking axial play, refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking ] Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking.

Checking radial clearance, refer to => [ Camshaft Radial Clearance, Checking ] Camshaft Radial Clearance, Checking.

13 Roller Rocker Arm

Mark the installed position for reinstallation later.

Check the roller for easy movement.

Lubricate the running surfaces before installing.

14 Clip

For the hydraulic lash adjuster.

15 Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

Mark the installed position for reinstallation later.

Lubricate the running surfaces before installing.

Guide Frame Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





- Tighten the bolts in 2 steps in the sequence shown: