Camry XLE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
(c)
Check only the valves indicated as shown. Measure the valve clearance. (See procedure in step (a))
4. Adjust valve clearance.
NOTE: Adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.
(a)
Remove the adjusting shim.
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Turn the crankshaft so that the cam lobe of the camshaft on the adjusting valve points upward.
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Position the notch of the valve lifter facing the spark plug side.
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Using Special Service Tool (SST) Valve Clearance Adjust Tool Set # 09248 - 55040 or (A) (Valve Lifter Press # 09248 - 05410), press
down the valve lifter and place SST (B) Valve Lifter Stopper # 09248 - 05420 or equivalents between the camshaft and valve lifter.
Remove SST (A).
NOTE:
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Apply SST (B) at slight angle on the side marked with "9", at the position shown in the illustration.
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Remove the adjusting shim with a small screwdriver and magnetic finger.
