Valve Clearance Check (G1669392): Check
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Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
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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.
- Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER
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Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER
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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.- Using feeler gauge check the gap between the tappet and the camshaft lobe and check against specifications table.
- Repeat this step for the remaining valve tappets.