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7. Remove adjusting shim using a small screwdriver and a magnetic finger.
8. Determine replacement adjusting shim size as follows:

a. Using a micrometer, determine thickness of removed shim.
b. Calculate thickness of new adjusting shim so valve clearance comes within specified values.

R = Thickness of removed shim
N = Thickness of new shim
M = measured valve clearance

Intake:  N = R + [M - 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)] 
Exhaust:  N = R + [M - 0.37 mm (0.0146 inch)] 

c. Select new shim with thickness as close as possible to calculated value.

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