Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
VALVE LASH (CLEARANCE)
1. Remove negative cable at battery.
2. Remove cylinder head cover.
3. Using 17 mm socket, turn crankshaft pulley clockwise until "V" mark (in white paint) on pulley aligns with "O" (zero) calibrated on timing belt
cover.
4. Remove distributor cap and check rotor position. If it is positioned as shown in figure (i.e. No.1 piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of
compression stroke), check valve lashes at valves (1), (2), (5) and (7). If it is at ignition position of No.4 cylinder, check valve lashes at valves (3),
(4), (6) and (8).
NOTE: When checking valve clearance, insert thickness gauge between camshaft and cam-riding face of rocker arm.
