Valve Lifter Clearance

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Valve Lifter Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter.
Standard: 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Valve Lifter Diameter Using Micrometer
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Valve Lifter Hole Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter hole of the cylinder head, using suitable tool.
Standard: 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)

Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance

(Valve lifter clearance) = (valve lifter hole diameter) - (valve lifter diameter)

Standard: 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Valve Lifter Clearance

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If the measurement is not within specification, referring to each specification of the valve lifter diameter and hole diameter, replace either or both the valve lifter and cylinder head.