Vitara JX (2Dr) 4WD L4-1.6L DOHC MFI (1999)
Valve Clearance: Service and Repair
VALVE LASH (CLEARANCE)
1) Remove negative cable at battery.
2) Remove 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) Check if the rocker arms of No.1 cylinder are off the respective cam lobes (of camshaft); if so, valves (1), (2), (5) and (7) in left figure are ready
for clearance checking and adjustment.
Check valve lashes at valves (1), (2), (5) and (7).
If the rocker arms of No.4 cylinder are off the respective cam lobes, check valve lashes at valves (3), (4), (6) and (8).
NOTE: When checking valve clearance, insert thickness gauge between camshaft and cam-riding face of rocker arm.