Valve Clearance
Valve Clearance SpecificationStandard valve clearance [Engine cold]
(2.0L and 2.3L without Turbo)
Note: The cylinder head and the camshaft caps are numbered to be reassembled in their original position correctly. When removed, keep the caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm (0.0087-0.0110 in)
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm (0.0107-0.0129 in)
Standard valve clearance [Engine cold]
Note: The camshaft caps are to be kept ordered for correct reassembly in their original positions. Do not mix the caps.
(2.3L with Turbo)
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm (0.0087-0.011 in)
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm (0.011-0.012 in)