Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
CHECKINGCheck valve clearance while engine is warm and not running.
1. Remove rocker cover.
2. Remove all spark plugs.
3. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.
^ Align pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
^ Check that valve lifters on No. 1 cylinder are loose and valve lifters on No. 4 are tight.
^ If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as described above.
4. Check only those valves shown in the figure.
^ Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between valve lifter and camshaft.
^ Record any valve clearance measurements which are out of specification. They will be used later to determine the required replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance for checking (Hot):
Intake 0.21 - 0.47 mm (0.008 - 0.019 inch)
Exhaust 0.30 - 0.56 mm (0.012 - 0.022 inch)
5. Turn crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align mark on crankshaft pulley with pointer.
6. Check only those valves shown in the figure.
^ Use the same procedure as mentioned in step 4.
7. If all valve clearances are within specification, install the following parts:
^ Rocker cover
^ All spark plugs