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General Procedures|Removal and Installation > < Diagnosis and Testing|Engine
Engine - 2.5L Duratec (VI5) - Valve Clearance Adjustment S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

303-1183
Holder, Camshaft
  1. Remove the camshafts.
    Refer to: Camshafts (303-01D, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the valve tappets are installed in their original locations.

  1. Install only one pair of tappets and the camshaft for the first measurement.
    Special Tool(s): 303-1183
    Torque: 17 Nm

  1. Measure the valve clearance and if neccessary, adjust by installing new tappets.
    Special Tool(s): 303-1183
    Torque: 12 Nm
  1. Repeat the measuring procedures for all cylinders on the intake and on the exhaust side.

General Procedures|Removal and Installation > < Diagnosis and Testing|Engine