1982 Toyota Corolla RWD L4-1.8L (3TC) : Timing Chain: Service and Repair
1982 Toyota Corolla RWD L4-1.8L (3TC) : Timing Chain: Service and Repair
1982 Toyota Corolla RWD L4-1.8L (3TC) : Timing Chain: Service and Repair
8L (3TC)
INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS
1. MEASURE CHAIN AND SPROCKET WEAR
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the elongation of the timing chain. If over the limit at any one place, replace the chain.
Measure the outer sides of the chain rollers with a vernier caliper
(c) Using a vernier caliper, measure the outer sides of the chain rollers as shown. Measure both sprockets. If the measurement is
less than the minimum, replace the chain and two sprockets.
If the clearance is greater than the following value, replace the valve lifter.
Aligning the marks on the sprockets with the bright links on the chain
Install the chain damper parallel with the chain with a 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) space between.