ES 300 V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE) (1992)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
Adjust valves with the engine cold.
1.
Remove air intake chamber. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD & INTAKE.
2.
Remove cylinder head covers.
3.
Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC. If No. 1 intake is loose and No. 1 exhaust is tight it is properly set. If not, turn crank one revolution and recheck.
Fig. 18 Valve Clearance Check No. 1
Fig. 19 Valve Clearance Check No. 2
Fig. 20 Valve Clearance Check No. 3
4.
All valve clearances should be .005-.009 inch for intake valves and .011-.015 inch for exhaust valves. Check the valves as follows:
a. With engine set at TDC, check valves in Fig. 18.
b. Rotate crank two-thirds (240°) and check valves in Fig. 19.
c. Rotate crank another two-thirds and check valves in Fig. 20.