Protege DX L4-1.6L DOHC (2000)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [ZM]
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Verify that the engine is cold.
3. Measure the valve clearance.
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
2. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.
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If the valve clearance exceeds the standard, replace the adjustment shim.
Standard [Engine cold]
IN: 0.25 - 0.31 mm (0.010 - 0.012 inch) (0.28 ± 0.03 mm (0.011 ± 0.0011 inch)
EX: 0.25 - 0.31 mm (0.010 - 0.012 inch) (0.28 ± 0.03 mm (0.011 ± 0.0011 inch)
3. Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
4. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.
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If the valve clearance exceeds the standard, replace the adjustment shim.
Standard [Engine cold]
IN: 0.25 - 0.31 mm (0.010 - 0.012 inch) (0.28 ± 0.03 mm (0.011 ± 0.0011 inch)
EX: 0.25 - 0.31 mm (0.010 - 0.012 inch) (0.28 ± 0.03 mm (0.011 ± 0.001 inch)
4. Install the cylinder head cover.
