Valve Clearance Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Hydraulic valve lifters are used; no valve adjustment is required. If valve clearance is incorrect, use oversize or undersize push rods to correct clearance.
- Rotate crankshaft in normal operating direction until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Using Lifter Bleed Down Wrench (T71P-6513-B), apply pressure to No. 1 intake valve lifter tappet until lifter is completely bottomed.
- Hold valve lifter in this position while measuring clearance between valve lifter and valve stem. Record measurement. Repeat this procedure for intake valves No. 7 and 8, and exhaust valves No. 1, 4 and 5.
- Rotate crankshaft 180 degrees (1/2 turn). Bleed lifter and check intake valves No. 4 and 5, and exhaust valves No. 2 and 6. Rotate crankshaft 270 degrees (3/4 turn). Bleed lifter and check intake valves No. 2, 3 and 6, and exhaust valves No. 3, 7 and 8. See COLLAPSED VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE table. If clearance is not within specification, use shorter or longer push rod to obtain correct clearance.
COLLAPSED VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Allowable | .071-.171 (1.80-4.34) |
| Desired | .091-.151 (2.31-3.84) |