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Valve Clearance Adjustment: 8-Valve

  1. Remove rocker cover. Rotate crankshaft until TDC mark of timing belt cover is in line with timing mark on crankshaft pulley with cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression stroke.
  2. Remove distributor cap and ensure rotor is pointed upward at distributor hold-down bolt and to No. 1 terminal of distributor cap. If not correctly oriented, rotate crankshaft 360 degrees.
  3. Measure clearance between adjustment screw and valve stem using thickness gauge. Check intake valve clearance of cylinders No. 1 and 2 and exhaust valve clearance of cylinders No. 1 and 3.
  4. 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. Ensure clearance is within specification. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. If clearance adjustment is necessary, loosen lock nut and turn adjusting screw. After adjusting clearance, tighten adjusting screw lock nut to 11-14 ft. lbs. (15-19 N.m). Recheck valve clearance.
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