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princess
06-13-2006, 09:40 AM
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NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 100 ºF (38 ºC).

Remove the cylinder head covers.

Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).

Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 1 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley
princess
06-13-2006, 09:42 AM
Select the correct thickness feeler gauge for the valves you're going to check.



Valve Clearance
Intake:
0.20-0.24 mm (0.008-0.009 in.)

Exhaust:
0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.)
princess
06-13-2006, 09:43 AM
Insert the feeler gauge (A) between the adjusting screw and the end of the valve stem on No. 1 cylinder, and slide it back and forth; you should feel a slight amount of drag.
princess
06-13-2006, 09:44 AM
If you feel too much or too little drag, loosen the locknut (A), and turn the adjusting screw (B) until the drag on the feeler gauge is correct.

Tighten the locknut and recheck the clearance.

Repeat the adjustment, if necessary.
princess
06-13-2006, 09:46 AM
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 4 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 4 cylinder.
princess
06-13-2006, 09:47 AM
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 2 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 2 cylinder.
princess
06-13-2006, 09:49 AM
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 5 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 5 cylinder
princess
06-13-2006, 09:50 AM
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 3 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 3 cylinder.
princess
06-13-2006, 09:51 AM
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 6 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 6 cylinder.

Install the cylinder head covers.