Legacy L Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC (1997)
3) While noting valve clearance, tighten valve rocker adjust screw.
4) When specified valve clearance is obtained, tighten valve rocker nut.
Tightening torque: 10 ± Nm (1. 0_+ 0. 1 kg-m, 7 2˜ 0.7 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
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Insert the thickness gauge in as horizontal a direction as possible with respect to the valve stem end face.
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Adjust exhaust valve clearances while lifting-up the vehicle.
Valve clearance:
Intake: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm (0.0079 ± 0.0008 inch)
Exhaust. 0.25 ± 0.02 mm (0.0098 ± 0.0006 inch)
3) Ensure that valve clearances are within specifications.
4) Turn crankshaft two complete rotations until #1 cylinder piston is again set to top dead center on compression stroke.
5) Ensure that valve clearances are within specifications. If necessary, re-adjust valve clearances.
6) Similar to adjustment procedures used for #1 cylinder, adjust #2, #3 and #4 cylinder valve clearances.
NOTE:
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Be sure to set cylinder pistons to their respective top dead centers on compression stroke before adjusting valve clearances.
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To set #3, #2 and #4 cylinder pistons to their top dead centers on compression stroke, turn crankshaft pulley clockwise 90° at a time starting
with arrow mark on right-hand camshaft sprocket facing up.
2. 2500 cc Model
CAUTION: Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Measure all valve clearances.
NOTE: Record each valve clearance after it has been measured.
