Accord L4-1955cc 2.0L SOHC FI (1987)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
NOTE: Valves should be adjusted cold, when the cylinder head temperature is less than 38° C (100° F). Adjustment procedure is the same for
intake and exhaust valves. Loosen locknut and turn adjustment screw until feeler gauge slides back and forth with slight amount of drag. Tighten
locknut and check clearance again. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
NOTE: If pulley bolt breaks loose while turning the crankshaft, retorque it to 115 Nm (11.5 Kg-m, 83 ft/lb).
1. Remove valve cover.
2. Set No. 1 piston at TDC. "UP" mark in pulley should be at top, and TDC grooves on back side of pulley should align with cylinder head surface.
The distributor rotor must be pointing towards No. 1 plug wire.
3. Adjust valves on No. 1 cylinder.
Valve Clearance:
Intake and Auxiliary: 0.12-0.17 mm (O.OO5-O.OO7 in.)
Exhaust: O.25-O.3O mm (0.010-0.012 in.)
