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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

Valve Clearance

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:  Perform adjustment of valve clearance while the 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 a shim of suitable thickness from the following table using the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness.

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