Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
3MZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: VALVE CLEARANCE:
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align the timing notch with timing mark 0 of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
(b) Check that the valve lifters on the No. 1 timing belt cover (IN and EX) are both loose.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the mark as above.
(c) Check the valves indicated in the illustration on the left.
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
Valve clearance (Cold):
(2) Record valve clearance measurements that are out of the specified range. These measurements will be used later to determine the size of
the adjustment shim to be installed.