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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

INTAKE 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.