| General Procedures | | -
Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover in this section. | | | -
CAUTION:Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation. Turn the engine until piston No. 1 is at top dead center (TDC). | | | -
NOTE:Note down each cylinder number and the valve clearances measured. Using a suitable set of feeler gauges, measure the valve clearances. | | | -
CAUTION:Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation. Turn the engine until each piston is at TDC and measure the valve clearances. | | | -
NOTE:Only carry out the following steps when the valve clearance(s) require adjustment. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to Camshafts in this section. | | | -
NOTE:The number on the tappet indicates the tappet thickness. Determine the tappet thickness required: - Remove the tappet and read the thickness from the underside.
- Tappet thickness required = thickness of currently installed tappet + the measured valve clearance - the required valve clearance.
For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.
- Install the correct tappet.
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NOTE:Do not install the timing belt at this stage. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to Camshafts in this section. | | | -
NOTE:Turn the camshafts to measure the valve clearances. Measure the valve clearances and repeat this procedure as necessary until all valve clearances are within the specified tolerance. | | | -
Install the timing belt. For additional information, refer to Timing Belt in this section. | | | -
Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover in this section. | | |
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