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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

MEASURING VALVE LASH

NOTE: The engine must be cold to measure valve lash.

1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove cylinder head coverSee: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.

3. Rotate camshaft so lobes are vertical (1).
4. Check clearance using feeler gauges.
5. Repeat for all tappets and record readings.
6. If clearance was too small, refer to the Clearance too Small procedure. Clearance too Small.
7. If clearance was too large, refer to the Clearance too Large procedure. Clearance too Large.

Clearance too Small

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