Sidekick JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L (1998)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
1. Remove negative cable at battery.
2. Remove cylinder head cover referring to item "Cylinder Head cover".
3. Using 17 mm socket, turn crankshaft pulley clockwise until "V" mark (in white paint) on pulley aligns with "O" (zero) calibrated on timing belt
cover.
4. Remove distributor cap and check rotor position. If it is positioned as shown in figure (i.e. No. 1 piston is at TDC of compression stroke), check
valve lashes at valves (1), (2), (5) and (7).
If it is at ignition position of No.4 cylinder, check valve lashes at valves (3), (4), (5) and (8).
NOTE: When checking valve clearance, insert thickness gauge between camshaft and cam-riding face of rocker arm.
