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Valve Clearance Adjustment

NOTE: Valves should be adjusted with engine at normal operating temperature but not running. Cold specification is provided for initial settings after assembly.
  1. With engine at normal operating temperature, stop engine and remove valve cover. Bring No. 1 piston to TDC of compression stroke. Ensure rockers on No. 1 are loose and No. 4 are tight.
  2. Realign cut-out on damper pulley with zero degree timing mark on timing belt cover. Adjust Nos. 1 and 2 intake valves and Nos. 1 and 3 exhaust valves.
  3. Rotate crankshaft one full turn (360 degrees) clockwise to realign timing mark on damper pulley with zero ("0") mark on timing cover. Adjust Nos. 3 and 4 intake valves and Nos. 2 and 4 exhaust valves. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Valve Hot In. (mm) Cold In. (mm)
Intake .008 (.20) .007 (.18)
Exhaust .012 (.30) .011 (.28)