Valve clearance: Preparation

Remove the cable from the battery negative terminal. First read Battery, disconnecting .

Check the valve clearance.

NOTE:

Note the valve clearance in the inspection form

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Tank

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Remove

the cross stay between the suspension turrets
the ground strip from the cylinder head
the upper engine stabilizer brace
the cover in the cylinder head at the rear of the exhaust camshaft
the crankcase ventilation hose from the top of the camshaft cover
the radiator breather tube from the expansion tank. Install lock grip pliers.

Lift up the brake fluid reservoir.

Disconnect the ABS sensor connector.

Place the brake fluid reservoir over the engine.

WARNING:

Make sure that no fluid is spilled on the engine. It is extremely flammable

Disconnect the connector for the level sensor in the expansion tank.

Lift up and place the expansion tank on top of the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft & Camshafts Markings

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Remove

the auxiliaries belt
the front timing cover.

Position the upper timing cover.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the markings on the crankshaft belt pulley and the timing belt pulley are aligned with the markings on the oil pump and the upper timing cover.

Remove the upper timing cover.

CAUTION:

Crankshaft and camshafts must not be turned more than is stated in the method description. If the shafts are turned in any other way the valves may be damaged.