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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Measure the valve clearance
e
using a
feeler gauge
1
.
NOTE:
Record the measured reading if the clear-
ance is incorrect.
5. Adjust:
• Valve clearance
Adjustment steps:
• Remove the camshaft (intake and
exhaust).
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
• Remove the valve lifters
1
and the pads
2
.
NOTE:
• Place a rag in the timing chain space to
prevent pads from falling into the crank-
case.
• Identity each valve lifter and pad position
very carefully so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original place.
• Select the proper pad using the pad
selecting table.
Pad range
Pad Availability:
25 increments
No. 120
~
No. 240
1.20 mm
~
2.40 mm
Pads are available in
0.05 mm increments
