Borrego 4WD V6-3.8L (2009)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
Valve Clearance Inspection And Adjustment
NOTE:
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold (Engine coolant temperature : 20°C(68°F)) and cylinder head is installed on the cylinder
block.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the engine side cover.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the surge tank.
5. Remove the cylinder head cover.
6. Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
(1) Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover.
(2) Check that the mark (A) of the camshaft timing sprockets are lined up on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration.
If not, turn the crankshaft clockwise one revolution (360°).
NOTE:
Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.
7. Inspect the valve clearance.
(1) With No.1 cylinder at TDC inspect clearances only on the valves shown in diagram below.