Corolla Sedan L4-96.8 1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-FE) (1989)
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(a) Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
^ Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the "0" mark on the No.1 timing belt cover.
^ Check that the valve lifters on the No.1 cylinder are loose and valve lifters on the No.4 are tight.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align the mark as above.
(b) Measure the clearance of half of the valves.
^ Measure only those valves indicated in the figure.
^ Record the measurements which are out of specification. They will be used later to determine the required replacement shims.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.15 - 0.25 mm (0.006 - 0.010 in.)
Exhaust 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)
(Reference)
Valve clearance (Hot):
Intake 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)
Exhaust 0.26 - 0.36 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.)
(c) Turn the crankshaft pulley one revolution and measure the other valves.
^ Turn the crankshaft pulley one revolution and align the timing marks as stated in (a) above.
^ Measure only the valves indicated as shown.
3. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Using SSTs, press down the valve lifter with SST A and hold the valve lifter down with SST B.
SST 09248-55010