Rogue 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2008)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
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. Start the engine and warm it up.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove rocker cover.
4. Remove splash guard on RH fender protector.
5. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
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Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to timing indicator on front cover.
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At the same time, check that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder face outside as shown in the figure.
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If they do not face outside, 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: Refer to EM-110, "Camshaft". See: Intake Manifold/Specifications/Service Limits and General Specifications
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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 the figure) with a feeler gauge.
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No. 1 cylinder compression TDC