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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

1) Measure all the valve clearances.

NOTE:
Record the measured value of each valve clearance.





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 using the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness, and install it.

NOTE:
Use a new valve lifter.





6) Install the camshaft.
7) Install the cam sprocket.
8) Install the timing belt.
9) Measure all valves for valve clearance again at this time. If the valve clearance is not within the adjustment value, repeat the procedure over again from the first step.

Valve clearance (adjustment value):
Intake
0.20+0.01 -0.03 mm (0.0079+0.0004 -0.0012 in)
Exhaust
0.35±0.02 mm (0.0138±0.0008 in)

10) After adjustment, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.