4 Runner 2WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1992)
(e) Turn the crankshaft 1/3 revolution (120°), check the clearance of the IN (No.4) and EX (No.6) valves. Measure the valve clearance.
(f) Turn the crankshaft 1/3 revolution (120°), check the clearance of the IN (No.5) and EX (No.1) valves. Measure the valve clearance.
8. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Remove the adjusting shim.
^ Turn the crankshaft so that the cam lobe of the camshaft on the adjusting valve upward.
^ Position the notch of the valve lifter facing the spark plug side.
^ Using SST (A), press down the valve lifter and place SST (B) between the camshaft and valve lifter. Remove SST (A). [SST
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HINT: For easy removal of the shim, when setting SST B, set it on the lifter so there is a wide space in the removal direction.
^ Remove the adjusting shim with a small screwdriver and magnetic finger.