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Fiat Ducato Factory Service Manual (2002-2006)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

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
EngineValve tappets - check and adjust clearance

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE

Operation 1036H10 · TAPPETS AND ROCKER SHAFTS

2.0 16V

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.

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE

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

2.0 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V

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.

DescriptionCodeFunction
1Lever1.860.443.000Lower tappets

2. Fit the tool for keeping the tappet lowered, then remove the pressure lever positioned previously.

DescriptionCodeFunction
2Lever1.860.724.001Keep 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.

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE

See in Op. 1036H14

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R

See in Op. 1016A20

See in Op. 1016A10

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Fiat Ducato

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