Inspect And Adjust

NOTE: Perform the valve clearance check and adjustment at the engine cold state.

Remove all of the ignition coils.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
CAUTION: Turn the crankshaft always clockwise.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and align the timing mark on the exhaust camshaft sprocket against the upper face of the cylinder head as shown in Figure. Therefore, No. 1 cylinder goes to the compression top dead center.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Mark On Exhaust Camshaft
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Using a thickness gauge, measure the valve clearance with the arrow shown in Figure. If deviated from the standard value, make note for the valve clearance.
Standard value:

Intake valve 0.20 ± 0.03 mm (0.008 ± 0.0012 inch)

Exhaust valve 0.30 ± 0.03 mm (0.012 ± 0.0012 inch)

Fig 2: Locating Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
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Turn the crankshaft clockwise 360 degrees, and put the timing mark on the exhaust camshaft sprocket in position shown in Figure. Therefore, No. 4 cylinder goes to the compression top dead center.

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Mark On Exhaust Camshaft
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Check the valve clearance with the arrow shown in Figure. In the same procedure as 4.
If the valve clearance is deviated from the standard value, remove the camshaft and the valve tappet. For the camshaft removal, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.0L Engine Non-turbo >, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.4L Engine >.

Fig 4: Checking Valve Clearance
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Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the removed valve tappet.
Calculate the thickness of the newly installed valve tappet through the following equation.
1. thickness of newly installed valve tappet
2. thickness of removed valve tappet
3. measured valve clearance
  Equation
  
  Intake valve: A = B + [C - 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)]
  
  Exhaust valve: A = B + [C - 0.30 mm (0.012 inch)]
  
  Fig 5: Checking Wall Thickness
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NOTE: The valve tappet ranges 3, 000 - 3, 690 mm (0.1181 - 0.1453 inch) and has 47 types per 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch). The thickness below a decimal point is stamped on the reverse side of the valve tappet.
Install the valve tappet selected through the procedure 9, and put the camshaft in position. For the camshaft installation, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.0L Engine Non-turbo >, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.4L Engine >.
After installing the timing chain, measure the valve clearance using the procedure 3 to 6. Confirm the clearance is within the standard value.

Fig 6: Identifying Thickness Stamp
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CAUTION: Completely remove all the old FIPG, which might be remaining among the components.
After completely removing the liquid gasket adhering on the timing chain case, cylinder block and cylinder head, degrease them with white gasoline.
CAUTION: The cylinder head cover should be installed within 3 minutes of applying liquid gasket.
Apply a 4 mm bead of liquid gasket as illustrated.
Specified sealant:

THREE BOND 1217G or equivalent

Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Grease Applying Area
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Install the cylinder head cover and tighten the tightening bolts using the following procedures.
1. Temporarily tighten to the following torque in order shown in the figure.
  Tightening torque: 3.0 ± 1.0 N.m (27 ± 9 in-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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2. Tighten to the specified torque in order shown in the figure.
  Specified torque: 5.5 ± 0.5 N.m (49 ± 9 in-lb)
Install the ignition coils.