Fig. 13: Identifying Valve Clearance Adjustment Locations
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3. Mark the crank pulley and engine front cover as shown in the figure.
4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise
360°
so that the No.5 cylinder is at TDC of the compression stroke.
5. Measure the valve clearance of location B shown in the figure.
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If it is not within the specification, replace the tappet and adjust the valve clearance to the
median value of the standard.
Standard valve clearance [Engine cold]
IN: 0.150-0.250 mm {0.00591-0.00984 in}
EX: 0.300-0.400 mm {0.0119-0.0157 in}
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
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Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the
suitable replacement tappets.
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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