Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
5. Tighten camshaft housing bolts in such order as indicated in figure a little at a time till they are tightened to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Do not rotate camshaft while gaging plastic is installed.
6. Remove housing, and using scale on gaging plastic envelop, measure gaging plastic width at its widest point.
Journal Clearance:
Standard: 0.020 - 0.074 mm (0.0008 - 0.0029 inch)
Limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch).
If measured camshaft journal clearance exceeds limit, measure journal (housing) bore and outside diameter of camshaft journal. Replace camshaft
or cylinder head assembly whichever the difference from specification is greater.
Camshaft Journal Bore Diameter:
Intake and Exhaust: 26.000 - 26.033 mm (1.0236- 1.0249 inch).
Camshaft Journal O.D.:
Intake and Exhaust: 25.959 - 25.980 mm (1.0220- 1.0228 inch).
Wear Of Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster
