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Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection

VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [FS)
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Verify that the engine is cold.
3. Measure the valve clearance.





1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.








2. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.
- If the valve clearance exceeds the standard, replace the adjustment shim.
Standard [Engine cold]: 0.225 - 0.295 mm (0.0089 - 0.0116 inch)
3. Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
4. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure. If the valve clearance exceeds the standard, replace the adjustment shim.
Standard [Engine cold]: 0.225 - 0.295 mm (0.0089 - 0.0116 inch)
4. Install the cylinder head cover.