8.6 Valve Drive
8.6.1 Valve clearance – Check and adjustment
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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Engine coolant temperature is max. 40 °C.
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Valves are closed.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Valve clearance gage
Y4345893
1
Engine barring device
F6783914
1
Ratchet with extension
F30006212
1
Double-head box wrench
F30002800
1
Angular screw driver
F30453001
1
Socket wrench
F30030450
1
Torque wrench, 20–100 Nm
F30026582
1
Measuring instrument
Y4345888
1
Engine oil
Preparatory steps
1.
Remove air filter (→ Page 131).
2.
Remove cylinder head cover (→ Page 111).
Positioning piston of cylinder A1
at TDC
Note:
With cylinder head and valve gear installed.
1.
Insert preloaded dial gage (2) into measuring
device (4) and secure using screw (1).
2.
Install measuring device (4) in cylinder head
and secure using knurled screw (3).
3.
Set dial gage (2) to zero.
4.
Turn engine using barring tool until piston A1
reaches firing TDC.
Result:
The piston is at firing TDC when both rocker
arms are unloaded, i.e. have clearance.
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