Solara Coupe L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2007)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTICE: Be sure not to turn the crankshaft without the chain tensioner.
(a)
Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1 revolution (360°) and set the No.1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.
(b) Place paint marks on the timing chain and camshaft timing gear/sprocket.
(c)
Remove the 2 bolts and chain tensioner.
(d) Remove the No.2 camshaft.
(1) Fix the camshaft with a wrench and then loosen the sprocket bolt.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the valve lifter.
(2) Uniformly loosen and remove the No.2 camshaft's 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration. Then remove the 5
bearing caps.