Checking valve clearance at two crankshaft positions
1.
Check TDC position of piston in cylinder A1:
• If the rocker arms are unloaded on cylinder A1, the piston is in firing TDC.
• If the rocker arms are loaded on cylinder A1, the piston is in overlap TDC.
2.
Check valve clearance with cold engine:
• Inlet (E) = 0.3 mm;
• Exhaust (A) = 0.4 mm.
3.
Check all valve clearances at two crankshaft positions (firing TDC and overlap TDC) according to the table
below.
12 V 2000
Position
Cylinder
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Firing TDC in cylinder A1
Bank A
E A
E -
- A
E -
- A
- -
Bank B
E -
- -
- A
E -
E A
- A
Overlap TDC in cylinder A1
Bank A
- -
- A
E -
- A
E -
E A
Bank B
- A
E A
E -
- A
- -
E -
“E” = inlet valve clearance adjustment permitted, “A” = exhaust valve clearance adjustment permitted
16 V 2000
Position
Cylinder
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Firing TDC in cylinder A1
Bank A
E A
- A
E A
E -
- A
E -
- -
- -
Bank B
E -
- A
- -
- -
E A E -
E A - A
Overlap TDC in cylinder A1
Bank A
- -
E -
- -
- A
E -
- A
E A E A
Bank B
- A
E -
E A
E A
- -
- A
- -
E -
“E” = inlet valve clearance adjustment permitted, “A” = exhaust valve clearance adjustment permitted
4.
Use feeler gauge to determine the distance between valve bridge and rocker arm.
5.
If the deviation from the reference value exceeds 0.1 mm, adjust valve clearance.
Valve clearance adjustment
1.
Loosen locknut (1) and unscrew adjusting
screw (2) by a few threads.
2.
Insert feeler gauge between valve bridge and
rocker arm.
3.
Readjust adjusting screw (2) so that the feel-
er gauge just passes through the gap.
4.
Tighten locknut (1) with torque wrench to the specified tightening torque, holding the adjusting screw (2)
with Allen key to prevent it from turning.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Locknut
Tightening torque
50 Nm +5 Nm
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