Valve Lifter Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Outer Diameter of Valve Lifter
- Measure the outer diameter of the valve lifter. Refer to CAMSHAFT .
- If out of the specified range, replace the valve lifter.
Valve Lifter Bore Diameter
- Using inside micrometer, measure diameter of valve lifter bore of cylinder head. Refer to CAMSHAFT .
- If out of the specified range, replace the cylinder head assembly.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
- (Valve lifter clearance) = (valve lifter bore diameter) - (valve lifter outer diameter) Refer to CAMSHAFT .
- If out of specified range, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head assembly.