Valve Clearance Adjustment

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Remove the rocker cover and ignition coil.
CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise at any time.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and align the crankshaft sprocket timing mark with the position shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Checking Timing Marks Of Crankshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Sprocket Alingment Position
At that time, check the right and left camshaft sprocket timing marks are in position as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Right And Left Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks Position
Measure the valve clearances marked with arrows shown in the illustration.
1. When Number1 cylinder is on the top dead center of compression stroke.
2. When Number4 cylinder is on the top dead center of compression stroke.
  NOTE: The valve clearance adjustment at the exhaust side is not necessary because the auto lash adjuster exists.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Valve Clearances Mark Position
Using a thickness gauge, adjust the clearance between the valve stem end and the adjusting screw.
Standard value: 0.07 - 0.13 mm (0.003 - 0.005 inch)
Hold the adjusting screw not rotating through a driver and then tighten the rock nut.

Fig 4: Adjusting Clearance Between Valve Stem End And Adjusting Screw Using Thickness Gauge
Rotate the crankshaft one time clockwise and then align the timing mark with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket. (Place Number 4 cylinder on the top dead center of compression stroke.)
Adjust the valve clearance for the rest of the valves.
Install the rocker cover and ignition coil.

Fig 5: Checking Timing Marks Of Crankshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Sprocket Alingment Position