
18 ENGINE
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18.5.26 Checking the valve clearance
- Remove screw
O.
- Crank over the engine repeatedly.
- Position the engine at ignition top dead center.
✓ Markings
O
on the cylinder head are flush above the flat areas
0
of the
camshafts.
- Check the valve clearance at all valves between the camshaft and cam levers.
Guideline
Valve clearance
Intake at: 20 °c (68 °F)
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0.10 ... 0.15 mm (0.0039 ... 0.0059 in)
Exhaust at: 20 °C (68 °F)
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0.13 ... 0.18 mm (0.0051 ... 0.0071 in)
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Feeler gauge (590290411 00) (r p. 261)
If the valve clearance does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the valve clearance. (r p. 183)
- Mount and tighten screw
O
with the washer.
18.5.27 Adjusting the valve clearance
Guideline
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Screw plug, crankshaft location
Main work
- Remove the timing chain tensioner. (r p. 131)
- Remove the camshaft. (r p. 132)
- Raise cam levers
O.
110 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
- Correct the shims according to the findings from checking the valve clearance.
- Install the camshafts. (r p. 180)
- Install the timing chain tensioner. (r p. 182)
Finishing work
- Check the valve clearance. (r p. 183)