Celica ST Ltd Ed Liftback L4-1762cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1997)
F. Recheck valve clearance.
7. Exhaust: Adjust valve clearance.
A. Remove the adjusting shim.
(a)
Turn the crankshaft so that the cam lobe of the camshaft on the adjusting valve points upward.
(b) Position the notch of the valve lifter facing the front of the vehicle.
(c)
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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When SST (B) is inserted too deeply, it will get pinched by the shim. To prevent it from being stuck, insert it gently from the intake side,
at a slight angle.
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The shape of the cam makes it difficult to insert SST (B), from the intake side to the No. 3 rear. For this shim, it is best approached from
the exhaust side instead.
(d) Remove the adjusting shim with a small screwdriver and magnetic finger.
B. Determine the replacement adjusting shim size according to these Formula or Charts:
