Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
Valve Clearance: Service and Repair
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if there is unusual engine conditions
regarding valve clearance.
1. Remove rocker cover. See: Ignition System/Ignition Coil/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
2. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
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Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front cover.
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At the same time, check that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder face inside (Black Arrow) as shown in the figure.
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If they do not face inside, rotate crankshaft pulley once more (360 degrees) and align as shown in the figure.
b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter and camshaft.
Valve clearance : See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Specifications