XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S (2005)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
Valve Clearance, Checking
Valve clearance, checking
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However,
the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery, disconnecting See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery,
Disconnecting.
Remove the valve covers. See: Valve cover/gasket, replacing, B8444S See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve
Cover/Service and Repair.
Measuring
Measuring valve clearance
Note! Measurements must only be taken on a cold engine. Suitable temperature is approximately 20 °C/68°F.
Caution! Only turn the crankshaft in normal rotational direction (clockwise).
Turn the crankshaft until the cam lobe is 180 ° to the valve lifter.
Measure the valve clearance between the camshaft and the valve lifter. Use: 999 5752 Feeler gauge See: Tools and Equipment/999 5752 Feeler Gauge.
Note the measurement.