Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
Valve ClearanceINSPECTION
1) Remove the collector cover.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the engine from vehicle.
4) When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders
1) Remove the timing belt cover RH.
2) Disconnect the connectors from exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve RH (A) and exhaust camshaft position sensor RH (B).
3) Remove the clip which holds the engine harness to the rocker cover.
4) Remove the ignition coil.
5) Disconnect PCV hose and vacuum hose from the rocker cover RH.
NOTE:
Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.
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6) Remove the rocker cover RH.
5) When inspecting #2 and #4 cylinders
1) Remove the timing belt cover LH.
2) Disconnect the connectors from exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve LH (A) and exhaust camshaft position sensor LH (B).
3) Disconnect the oil level switch connector.
4) Remove the clip (A) and bolt (B) securing the engine harness or oil level switch harness to the rocker cover LH.
5) Remove the ignition coil.
6) Disconnect PCV hose and vacuum hose from the rocker cover LH.
NOTE:
Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.
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7) Remove the rocker cover LH.
6) Turn the crank pulley clockwise until the round mark on the cam sprocket are set to position shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Turn the crank pulley using a socket wrench.
^ Measuring the clearance of #1 cylinder of intake valve and #3 cylinder of exhaust valve
^ Measuring the clearance of #2 cylinder of exhaust valve and #3 cylinder of intake valve
^ Measuring the clearance of #2 cylinder of intake valve and #4 cylinder of exhaust valve
^ Measuring the clearance of #1 cylinder of exhaust valve and #4 cylinder of intake valve
7) Measure the clearance of intake valve and exhaust valve using thickness gauge (A).
NOTE:
^ Insert a thickness gauge in a direction as horizontal as possible with respect to the valve lifter.
^ Lift up the vehicle, and then measure the exhaust valve clearances.
^ If the measured value is not within the inspection value, take notes of the value in order to adjust the valve clearance later on.
8) If necessary, adjust the valve clearance.
9) After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
^ Refer to "Camshaft" when installing the rocker cover. Service and Repair
^ Use a new clamp for the PCV hose clamp, fit the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and lock the clamp.
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