Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
2AZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: VALVE CLEARANCE: ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Ignition Coil/Service and Repair/Removal
4. REMOVE SPARK PLUG See: Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Ignition Coil/Service and Repair/Removal
5. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal
6. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal
7. CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Check only the valves indicated in the illustration.
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
Standard Valve Clearance (Cold):
(2) Record any out-of-specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to determine the required replacement valve
clearance lifters.
(b) Turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and set the No. 4 cylinder to TDC/compression.
(c) Check only the valves indicated in the illustration.
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
Standard Valve Clearance (Cold):
(2) Record any out-of-specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to determine the required replacement valve lifters.
8. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
(b) Remove the No. 1 chain tensioner See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
(c) Loosen the camshaft timing gear or sprocket See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
(d) Remove the No. 2 camshaft See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
(e) Remove the camshaft See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
(f) Remove the valve lifters.