Camry Sedan L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2003)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
3. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1
4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
5. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
6. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2
7. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
8. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire harness clamp.
b. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts, cylinder head cover and gasket.
9. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
b. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprockets are aligned with the timing marks of the No.1 bearing cap as shown in the
illustration.
10. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.
a. Check only the valve indicated.
1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
2. Record the out-of specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to determine the required replacement adjusting
shim.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.119 - 0.29 mm (0.0075 - 0.0114 inch)