Valve Clearance: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTINTAKE SIDE
NOTE:
^ Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
^ Do not wear gloves during removal and installation of valve lifter.
^ Do not use valve lifters that were dropped or otherwise exposed to strong impacts.
1) Measure all the valve clearances.
NOTE: Record each valve clearance after measurement.
2) Remove the camshaft.
3) Remove the valve lifter.
4) Measure the thickness of valve lifter using micrometer.
5) Select a valve lifter of suitable thickness from the following table using the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness.
EXHAUST SIDE
NOTE:
^ Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
^ Do not wear gloves during removal and installation of valve lifter.
^ Do not use valve lifters that were dropped or otherwise exposed to strong impacts.
1) Measure all the valve clearances.
NOTE: Record each valve clearance after measurement.
2) Remove the camshaft.
3) Remove the valve lifter.
4) Measure the thickness of valve lifter using micrometer.
5) Select a valve lifter of suitable thickness from the following table using the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness.
