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Valve Clearance Adjustment

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    Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Mark Aligned With Engine Mark
    GM667477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fan clutch. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement (Diesel) .
  2. Remove the upper valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Left Side  and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Right Side .
  3. Rotate the crankshaft in order to bring the number 1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke. The number 1 cylinder is the front cylinder on the right bank. The mark on the crankshaft balancer should be aligned with the mark on the engine.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Feeler Gage Between Tip Of Rocker Arm & Valve Lifter Bridge
    GM663897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the valve adjusting screws.
  5. Insert a feeler gage between the tip of the rocker arm and the valve bridge.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Rocker Arm Intake & Exhaust Valves 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8
    GM663110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Adjust the valve lash to 0.3 mm (0.012 in). Refer to Valve Clearance Adjustment Specifications to determine which valves can be adjusted when the engine is at TDC.
  7. Tighten the lock nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    8. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Mark Aligned With Engine Mark
    GM667477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the crankshaft one revolution in order to bring the number 1 cylinder to TDC of the exhaust stroke.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Feeler Gage Between Tip Of Rocker Arm & Valve Lifter Bridge
    GM663897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the valve adjusting screws.
  10. Insert a feeler gage between the tip of the rocker arm and the valve bridge.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Rocker Arm Intake & Exhaust Valves 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
    GM660548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Adjust the valve clearance to 0.3 mm (0.012 in). Refer to Valve Clearance Adjustment Specifications to determine which valves can be adjusted when the engine is at TDC.
  12. Tighten the lock nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  13. Install the upper valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Left Side  and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Right Side .
  14. Install the fan clutch. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement (Diesel) .
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