Repair Procedures: Inspection

Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block.

Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder block.

Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface contacting the cylinder head gasket for warpage.

Flatness Of Cylinder Block Gasket Surface  :

Standard:

Less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) for total area

Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) for a section of 100 mm (3.9370 in.) X 100 mm (3.9370 in.)

Fig 1: Inspecting Top Surface Of Cylinder Block For Flatness

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Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratches.

If deep scratches are present, replace the cylinder block.

Using a cylinder bore gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at position in the thrust and axial direction.

Cylinder Bore Diameter  :

72.00 - 72.03 mm (2.8346 - 2.8358 in.)

Fig 2: Inspecting Cylinder Bore Diameter

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Fig 3: Checking Cylinder Bore Size Code On Cylinder Block Side Surface

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Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter