Valve Clearance: Adjustment

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NOTE:

Perform adjustment depending on the selected head thickness of the valve lifter.
The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differences caused by temperature. Use the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.

Remove the camshaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the valve lifters at the locations that are out of specification.
Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters using suitable tool.
Use the equation below to calculate the valve lifter thickness for replacement.
- Valve lifter thickness calculation:
  Thickness of replacement valve lifter = t1+ (C1 - C2)
  
  t1 = Thickness of removed valve lifter
  
  C1 = Measured valve clearance
  
  C2= Standard valve clearance:
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Valve Lifter Center Thickness Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Thickness of a new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
  Stamp mark N788 indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in thickness.
- Available thickness of valve lifter: 25 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.36 mm (0.3102 to 0.3291 in) in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to "STANDARD AND LIMIT ".
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Valve Lifter Center Thickness And Stamp
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the selected valve lifter.
Install the camshaft.
Manually turn the crankshaft pulley a few turns.
Make sure the valve clearances for a cold engine are within specifications by referring to the specified values.
After completing the repair, check the valve clearances again with the specifications for a warmed engine. Make sure the values are within specifications. Refer to "STANDARD AND LIMIT ".