
Maintenance Instructions
Page 34 Panda_12mini_PMS_Digital_s00865_Installation manual.V02 - Chapter B: Maintenance Instructions
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B.13.1Adjustment of the valve clearance
Tools:
• 22mm, 10mm, 11mm spanner
• Screwdriver
• Gap Feeler Gauge
1. Ensure engine is completely cold (very important!)
2. Remove valve cover - 10mm spanner.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley with 22mm spanner until valve to be adjusted is closed and gap bet-
ween the valve and the rocker arm is at its maximum - see Fig. B.36, “Closed valve,” on
Page 35.
4. Check the valve gap with the feeler gauge. The gap should be between 0.145mm and
0.185mm. The feeler gauge should slide with light contact between valve and rocker arm.
5. If adjustment is necessary, release the locknut with 11mm soanner and adjust the gap to the
reqired clearance with the screwdriver. Re-toghten the locknut then re.check the clearance if
required. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
6. Repeat whole procedure for the other valves.
7. Replace valve cover gasket, replace calve cover and tighten screw to torque: 3,9 to 5,9Nm.
Note:
Mark the valves which are controlled!
Fig. B.35: Open valve
1. Camshaft
2. Push rod rammer
3. Push rod
4. Adjusting screw
5. Locknut
6. Rocker arm
7. Valve
8. Crankshaft