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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [06/2018 -           ]
Title: M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE UNIT: INSPECTION; 2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 -        ]

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the roller by hand to check that it turns smoothly.

HINT:

If the roller does not turn smoothly, replace the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly.

2. INSPECT INTAKE CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the intake camshaft sub-assembly for runout.

(1) Place the intake camshaft sub-assembly on V-blocks.

(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout at the center journal.

Maximum Runout:

0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

HINT:

  • If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the intake camshaft sub-assembly.
  • Check the intake camshaft sub-assembly oil clearance after replacing the intake camshaft sub-assembly.

(b) Inspect the cam lobes.

(1) Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.

Standard Cam Lobe Height:

42.615 to 42.715 mm (1.67775 to 1.68169 in.)

Minimum Cam Lobe Height:

42.505 mm (1.67342 in.)

HINT:

If the cam lobe height is less than the minimum, replace the intake camshaft sub-assembly.

(c) Inspect the intake camshaft sub-assembly journals.

(1) Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.

Standard Journal Diameter:

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

33.984 to 34.000 mm (1.33795 to 1.33858 in.)

Other journals

23.959 to 23.975 mm (0.94327 to 0.94390 in.)

HINT:

If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the intake camshaft sub-assembly oil clearance.

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3. INSPECT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly for runout.

(1) Place the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly on V-blocks.

(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout at the center journal.

Maximum Runout:

0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

HINT:

  • If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly.
  • Check the camshaft oil clearance after replacing the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly.

(b) Inspect the cam lobes.

(1) Using a micrometer, measure the cam lobe height.

Standard Cam Lobe Height:

Item

Specified Condition

Exhaust camshaft sub-assembly

42.140 to 42.240 mm (1.65905 to 1.66299 in.)

Exhaust camshaft sub-assembly (for Fuel Pump)

42.946 to 43.046 mm (1.69078 to 1.69472 in.)

Minimum Cam Lobe Height:

Item

Specified Condition

Exhaust camshaft sub-assembly

42.030 mm (1.65472 in.)

Exhaust camshaft sub-assembly (for Fuel Pump)

42.836 mm (1.68645 in.)

HINT:

If the cam lobe height is less than the minimum, replace the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly.

(c) Inspect the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly journals.

(1) Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter.

Standard Journal Diameter:

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

40.984 to 41.000 mm (1.61354 to 1.61417 in.)

Other journals

23.959 to 23.975 mm (0.94327 to 0.94390 in.)

HINT:

If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the camshaft oil clearance.

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4. INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE

(a) Clean the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap, 2 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps, camshaft housing sub-assembly and camshaft journals.

(b) Place the intake camshaft sub-assembly and exhaust camshaft sub-assembly on the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

(c) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.

*a

Plastigage

(d) Install the camshaft bearing caps.

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NOTICE:

Do not turn the camshafts.

(e) Remove the camshaft bearing caps.

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(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

Standard Oil Clearance (for intake camshaft sub-assembly):

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

0.035 to 0.072 mm (0.00138 to 0.00283 in.)

Other journals

0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.000984 to 0.00244 in.)

Standard Oil Clearance (for exhaust camshaft sub-assembly):

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

0.027 to 0.064 mm (0.00106 to 0.00252 in.)

Other journals

0.025 to 0.062 mm (0.000984 to 0.00244 in.)

Maximum Oil Clearance (for intake camshaft sub-assembly):

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)

Other journals

0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)

Maximum Oil Clearance (for exhaust camshaft sub-assembly):

Item

Specified Condition

No. 1 journal

0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)

Other journals

0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)

NOTICE:

Completely remove the Plastigage after the inspection.

HINT:

If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the intake camshaft sub-assembly or exhaust camshaft sub-assembly. If necessary, replace the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

*a

Plastigage

*b

No. 1 Journal

*c

Other Journal

5. INSPECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a spring scale, pull the chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.

*a

Measurement Length

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.

Maximum Chain Elongation:

116.30 mm (4.58 in.)

NOTICE:

Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.

HINT:

If the average elongation is more than the maximum, replace the chain sub-assembly.

6. INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a spring scale, pull the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33.0 lbf) as shown in the illustration.

*a

Measurement Length

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of 15 links.

Maximum Chain Elongation:

116.30 mm (4.58 in.)

NOTICE:

Perform the measurement at 3 random places. Use the average of the measurements.

HINT:

If the average elongation is more than the maximum, replace the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly.

7. INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE SPROCKET

(a) Place the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly around the oil pump drive sprocket.

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the oil pump drive sprocket and oil pump drive chain sub-assembly.

Minimum Gear Diameter (with Oil Pump Drive Chain Sub-assembly):

51.35 mm (2.02 in.)

NOTICE:

The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.

HINT:

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive sprocket.

8. INSPECT OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SPROCKET

(a) Place the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly around the oil pump drive shaft sprocket.

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket and oil pump drive chain sub-assembly.

Minimum Gear Diameter (with Oil Pump Drive Chain Sub-assembly):

51.35 mm (2.02 in.)

NOTICE:

The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.

HINT:

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the oil pump drive chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive shaft sprocket.

9. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the camshaft timing gear assembly and chain sub-assembly.

Minimum Gear Diameter (with Chain Sub-assembly):

100.01 mm (3.94 in.)

NOTICE:

The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.

HINT:

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain sub-assembly and camshaft timing gear assembly.

10. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the chain sub-assembly around the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and chain sub-assembly.

Minimum Gear Diameter (with Chain Sub-assembly):

100.01 mm (3.94 in.)

NOTICE:

The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.

HINT:

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain sub-assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

11. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET

(a) Place the chain sub-assembly around the crankshaft timing sprocket.

(b) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the crankshaft timing sprocket and chain sub-assembly.

Minimum Sprocket Diameter (with Chain Sub-assembly):

51.35 mm (2.02 in.)

NOTICE:

The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.

HINT:

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain sub-assembly and crankshaft timing sprocket.

12. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

(a) Push the plunger and check that it moves smoothly.

HINT:

If the plunger does not move smoothly, replace the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.

*a

Plunger

13. INSPECT CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the wear depth of the chain tensioner slipper.

Maximum Depth:

1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

HINT:

If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.

*a

Depth

14. INSPECT NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the wear depth of the No. 1 chain vibration damper.

Maximum Depth:

1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

HINT:

If the depth is more than the maximum, replace the No. 1 chain vibration damper.

*a

Depth

15. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT

(a) for 140 mm cylinder head set bolt:

(1) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the threads at the measurement point.

Standard Diameter:

10.7 to 10.9 mm (0.421 to 0.429 in.)

Minimum Diameter:

10.6 mm (0.417 in.)

Measurement Point (Distance from the Seat):

105 mm (4.13 in.)

HINT:

  • If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head set bolt with a new one. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.
  • If there is any thread deformation, replace the cylinder head set bolt with a new one.

*a

Measurement Point

*b

105 mm (4.13 in.)

(b) for 130 mm cylinder head set bolt:

(1) Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the threads at the measurement point.

Standard Diameter:

9.7 to 9.9 mm (0.382 to 0.390 in.)

Minimum Diameter:

9.6 mm (0.378 in.)

Measurement Point (Distance from the Seat):

115 mm (4.53 in.)

HINT:

  • If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head set bolt with a new one. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.
  • If there is any thread deformation, replace the cylinder head set bolt with a new one.

*a

Measurement Point

*b

115 mm (4.53 in.)

16. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst)

(a) Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, check the surface that contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly for warpage.

Maximum Warpage:

0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)

HINT:

If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).

17. INSPECT OIL NOZZLE VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a piece of wire, check that the check valve is not stuck.

*a

1 mm (0.0394 in.)

*b

5 mm (0.197 in.)

*c

Check Valve

*d

Wire

Move the wire in this direction.

Movement of Check Valve

HINT:

  • Form a 1 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter piece of wire to the shape shown in the illustration.
  • If the check valve is stuck, replace the oil nozzle valve sub-assembly with a new one.

(b) Connect a hose to the oil nozzle valve sub-assembly

*a

Hose

(c) Check that air does not leak from the port (B) when blowing air into the port (A).

HINT:

If air leaks from the port (B), replace the oil nozzle valve sub-assembly with a new one.

(d) With the check valve depressed using a piece of wire, check that air flows from the port (B) when blowing air into the port (A).

*a

Hose

Move the wire in this direction.

Movement of Check Valve

HINT:

If air does not flow from the port (B), replace the oil nozzle valve sub-assembly with a new one.

(e) Disconnect the hose from the oil nozzle valve sub-assembly.