Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
1.
Position No. 1 cylinder at TDC compression stroke and check collapsed valve lifter clearance, using a suitable tappet bleed down wrench. Check
the following valves:
a. No. 1 intake and exhaust.
b. No. 2 exhaust.
c. No. 3 intake.
d. No. 4 exhaust.
e. No. 6 intake.
2.
Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees and check the following valves:
a. No. 2 intake.
b. No. 3 exhaust.
c. No. 4 intake.
d. No. 5 intake and exhaust.
e. No. 6 exhaust.
3.
Collapsed tappet gap should be 0.088 to 0.189 in. If not check pushrod, valve lifter, rocket arm, fulcrum and bolt for wear and damage and replace
as necessary.