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Valve Clearance Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Suzuki Swift, 1989 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1989 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Swift DOHC engines has automatic valve lash adjusters. No adjustment is required.
  1. Ensure engine has reached normal operating temperature. Place No. 1 piston at TDC position. Remove distributor cap. Ensure rotor is pointing toward No. 1 distributor terminal.
  2. If rotor is not correctly positioned, rotate crankshaft clockwise 360 degrees until No. 1 piston is at TDC of compression stroke. Remove rocker arm cover.
  3. Loosen adjustment screw lock nut. Adjust intake and exhaust valves of No. 1 cylinder, intake valve of No. 2 cylinder and exhaust valve of No. 3 cylinder. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees clockwise.
  4. Adjust intake valves of cylinder No. 3 and cylinder No. 4. Adjust exhaust valves of cylinder No. 2 and cylinder No. 4. Tighten adjusting screw lock nuts. Install rocker arm cover.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Valve Hot In. (mm) Cold In. (mm)
Exhaust .011 (.27) .007 (.18)
Intake .005-.006 (.13-.17) .009-.011 (.23-.27)
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