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Valve Clearance Check (G1669392): Check

  1. 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. Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER 
  4. Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER 

  5. 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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    • 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.