104. Valve Clearance Adjustment

Valve Lash Adjustment





1. Rotate the crankshaft to bring the number 1 cylinder at the top dead center of the compression stroke. The number 1 cylinder is the front cylinder on the right bank. The mark on the crankshaft balancer should be aligned with the mark on the engine.





2. Loosen the valve adjusting screws.
3. Insert a feeler gauge between the tip of the rocker arm and the valve bridge.






4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Adjust the valve lash to 0.3 mm (0.012 inch). Refer to Valve Clearance Adjustment Specifications to determine which valves that can be adjusted when the engine is at Top Dead Center.
Tighten the valve lash lock nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





5. Rotate the crankshaft one revolution to bring the number 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center of the exhaust stroke.





6. Adjust the valve lash to 0.3 mm (0.012 inch). Refer to Valve Clearance Adjustment Specifications to determine which valves that can be adjusted when the engine is at Top Dead Center.
7. Tighten the valve lash lock nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).