Mitsubishi MOTORS CARISMA 1996, Service Bulletin

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8. Use a small screwdriver to remove the tappet pad.
9. Select tappet pads which will bring the valve clearance to
the standard value.
Standard value (cold engine):
Intake valve: 0.20 mm
Exhaust valve: 0.40 mm
Example
If the measured valve clearance is 0.25 mm and the
required valve clearance is 0.40 mm, then the old tappet
pad must be replaced by a new pad which is
0.15 mm thinner.
NOTE
1. Measure the thickness of the tapped pad with a
micrometer.
2. Always use new tappet pads.
3. Tappet pads are available in thicknesses from 3.25
mm to 4.25 mm, increasing by increments of 0.05 mm;
and in thicknesses from 4.30 to 4.50 mm, increasing
by increments of 0.10 mm.
10. The tappet pad must be lubricated with oil and
installed with the projection facing towards the tappet.
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