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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT 

NOTE: Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.

1) Measure all the valve clearances. 

NOTE: Record each valve clearance after measurement.

2) Remove the camshaft. 
3) Remove the valve lifter.
4) Measure the thickness of valve lifter using micrometer.

5) Select and install a valve lifter of suitable thickness from the following table, based on the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness.

NOTE: Use new valve lifters.

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