Swift SOHC
- Remove valve cover. Remove right side inner fender apron extension to enable timing marks to be seen. Align timing mark on crankshaft pulley with TDC mark on timing belt cover. See Figure
.
- Remove distributor cap, ensure rotor is pointing upward toward distributor hold-down bolt and to No. 1 terminal of distributor cap. If not as described, rotate engine 360 degrees.
- Valve clearance is measured between adjustment screw and valve stem using shim thickness gauge. Check intake valve clearance of cylinders No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valve clearance of cylinders No. 1 and 3. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Turn crankshaft one complete revolution (360 degrees). Check intake valve clearance of cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valve clearance of cylinders No. 2 and 4.
- Adjust valves by loosening lock nut and turning adjustment screw until clearance is at specification. Hold adjustment screw while tightening lock nut to 11-13.5 ft. lbs. (15-18 N.m). Recheck clearance.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Clearance - In. (mm) |
| Swift DOHC |
* |
| Swift SOHC |
| Engine Cold |
| Intake |
.005-.007 (.13-.17) |
| Exhaust |
.006-.008 (.15-.20) |
| Engine Hot |
| Intake |
.009-.011 (.23-.27) |
| Exhaust |
.010-.012 (.25-.30) |