Valve Clearance Inspection and Adjustment: Notes

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NOTE: For identification of each cylinder, refer to PRECAUTIONS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF CYLINDER .

Inspection

Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Remove cylinder head cover.
Remove engine under cover.
Align timing mark (3) on exhaust camshaft timing sprocket with match mark (2) on camshaft housing No. 1, by turning crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise with 19 mm wrench.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Mark On Exhaust Camshaft Timing Sprocket With Match Mark On Camshaft Housing No. 1
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Measure valve clearances with thickness gauge according to the following procedures.
1. Measure valve clearances of indicated valves "A" in figure.
2. Turn crankshaft pulley 360° clockwise with 19 mm wrench.
3. Measure valve clearances of indicated valves "B" in figure.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Valve Positions
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  If valve clearance is out of specification, record valve clearance and adjust it to specification.
  
  Valve clearance specification
  
  When cold (ECT: 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F)):
  - Intake: 0.16 - 0.24 mm (0.0063 - 0.0094 in.)
  - Exhaust: 0.31 - 0.39 mm (0.0123 - 0.0153 in.)