Measuring the correct valve clearance

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Fig 1: Adjusting Valve Clearance

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

press tool 9995765
the camshaft
the valve lifters.

Carefully mark the valve lifters so that exact reinstallation can be carried out, for example:

Intake side: I1, I2, I3, •••••••••I8.
Exhaust side: A1, A2, A3, •••...... A8.

Repeat the procedure for measuring the valve clearance for all cylinders on both the intake and exhaust sides. See Valve clearance, checking .

NOTE: For tightening torques not in the text, see Tightening torques for 4-cylinder gasoline engines .