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Valve Clearance Adjustment

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    Fig 1: Adjusting Valve Clearance
    GM859948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the crankshaft so the related rocker arm, where the valve clearance is to be adjusted, is fully pushed down.
  2. Install J 45785-1  onto the spark plug tube. See Special Tools .
    3. IMPORTANT: To avoid unlocking the valve spring keeper, do not allow clearance between the valve retainer and J 45785-1  . See Special Tools .
    Fig 2: Locking Valve Retainer With Screws
    GM859957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Operate the lever on J 45785  so the tool seat surface comes to contact with the valve retainer and lock them with the set screw. See Special Tools .
  4. Lock the set screw on the spark plug tube side of J 45785  . See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft
    GM860014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Rotate the crankshaft so the camshaft is positioned as shown.
    6. Fig 4: Lifting Rocker Arm And Valve Adjusting Shim
    GM860275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using J 45785-2  , lift the rocker arm and remove the valve adjusting shim. See Special Tools .
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