Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Ducato Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2002–2006
- Section
- Timing system › Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance
VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE
Op. 1048A31 RIGID PIPE CONNECTING AIR CLEANER TO INLET MANIFOLD RIGID PIPE R R
See in Op. 1016A20
See in Op. 1036H14
- If the clearance does not correspond to the recommended figure, carry out the adjustment.
See in Op. 1036B10
1. Remove the tappets.
2. Remove a calibrated pad and measure its thickness.
- Determine the difference between the clearance measured and the recommended clearance for that pad.
- Determine the thickness of the pad to be used by adding the thickness of the current pad to the difference measured.
- Repeat the procedure for all the calibrated pads.
- Fit the tappets in the housing.
See in Op. 1036B10
- Proceed with the refitting
See in Op. 1016A20
Op. 1048A31 RIGID PIPE CONNECTING AIR CLEANER TO INLET MANIFOLD RIGID PIPE R R
See in Op. 1016A10
See in Op. 1016A20
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R
See in Op. 1036H14
1. Lower the tappet in question using a suitable tool.
| Description | Code | Function | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lever | 1.860.443.000 | Lower tappets |
2. Fit the tool for keeping the tappet lowered, then remove the pressure lever positioned previously.
| Description | Code | Function | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lever | 1.860.724.001 | Keep tappets lowered |
3. Remove the valve clearanance adjustment plate and replace it with a one of a suitable thickness.
- Remove the tool for keeping the tappet lowered.
- Continue, repeating the procedure described for the remaining valves.
See in Op. 1036H14
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R
See in Op. 1016A20
See in Op. 1016A10
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