Valve Clearance Check

Remove the valve covers. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER LH or VALVE COVER RH .
Remove the spark plugs.

NOTE: The engine will have to be rotated with the crankshaft pulley bolt to bring each valve to base circle.

NOTE: The valve clearance must be measured with the camshaft at base circle.

Fig 1: Measuring Valve Clearances

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Measure and record all valve clearances.
If the valve clearances are out of specification, Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT .
To assemble, reverse the inspection procedure.