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18.5.28 Checking the valve clearance
308583-10
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Remove screw
.
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Crank over the engine repeatedly.
308582-10
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Position the engine at ignition top dead center.
Markings
on the cylinder head are flush above the flat areas
of the
camshafts.
308587-10
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Check the valve clearance at all valves between the camshaft and cam levers.
Guideline
Valve clearance
Intake at: 20 °C (68 °F)
0.10… 0.15 mm (0.0039…
0.0059 in)
Exhaust at: 20 °C (68 °F)
0.13… 0.18 mm (0.0051…
0.0071 in)
Feeler gauge (59029041100) (
» If the valve clearance does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the valve clearance. (
308583-10
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Mount and tighten screw
with the washer.
Guideline
Screw plug, crankshaft location
M8
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
18.5.29 Adjusting the valve clearance
Main work
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Remove the timing chain tensioner. (
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Remove the camshaft. (
308588-10
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Raise cam levers
.
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Correct the shims according to the findings from checking the valve clearance.
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Install the camshafts. (
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Install the timing chain tensioner. (
Finishing work
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Check the valve clearance. (
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