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General Procedures: Check

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  1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01, General Procedures).
  2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

  3. Refer to: VALVE COVER LH (G1557032) .
  4. Refer to: VALVE COVER RH (G1557033) .
CAUTION:
  • Rotate the engine clockwise until the camshafts are positioned as shown.
  • Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains may bind causing engine damage.
  • Camshaft lobes must be 180 degrees away from each valve tappet or valve clearance will be incorrect.
NOTE: Using feeler gauge check the gap between the tappet and the camshaft lobe and check against specifications table.
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  1. Repeat for the remaining valve tappets.
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