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General Procedures: Check

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NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
  1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

    Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS

  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. Remove the valve cover.

    Refer to: VALVE COVER LH 

  4. Remove the valve cover.

    Refer to: VALVE COVER RH 

  5. CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counter-clockwise. The timing chains may bind causing engine damage.
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    • Rotate the engine clockwise until the camshafts are positioned as shown.
    • Using feeler gauge check the clearance between the top of the tappet and the back of the camshaft lobe. Refer to specifications table for correct clearance.

      Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS 

    • Repeat this step for the remaining valve tappets.