M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
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By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at locations marked "x" as shown in the table below (locations indicated with black
arrow in figure).
NOTE: Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
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No.1 cylinder at compression TDC
c. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise (when view from engine front) by 270 degrees from the position of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC to
align No. 3 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
NOTE: Crankshaft pulley mounting bolt flange has a angle mark every 90 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation angle.