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Valve Clearance

Valve Clearance

NOTE: Valves should be adjusted only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 100° F (38° C).

Valve
Clearance (cold)
Intake
Standard or new 0.15-0.19 mm (0.006-0.0007 in.)
Exhaust
Standard or new 0.26-0.30 mm (0.010-0.012 in.)
Stem O.D.
Intake
Standard or new 5.48-5.49 mm (0.2157-0.2161 in.)
Service limit 5.45 mm (0.215 in.)
Exhaust
Standard or new 5.45-5.46 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)
Service limit 5.42 mm (0.213 in.)
Stem-to-guide clearance
Intake
Standard or new 0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in.)
Service limit 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust
Standard or new 0.050-0.080 mm (0.0020-0.0031 in.)
Service limit 0.11 mm (0.004 in.)