Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Valve Clearance: Specifications

Clearance:

Intake and Exhaust valves: .........................................................................................................................................  0.012 inch (0.30 mm) Hot or Cold.

Torque: 

Adjuster lock nut: ...................................................................................................................................................................  16 - 22 Nm (12 - 16 ft.lbs.)
Rocker cover bolts: .................................................................................................................................................................  6 - 10 Nm (4.3 - 7.2 ft.lbs)

Ambient Temperature 20° (68° F). whenever valve clearences are adjusted to cold specifications, check that the clearence satisfy hot specifications and
adjust again if necessary.