Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection

VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [L5]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the wiring harness.

4. Remove the ignition coils. Service and Repair

5. Remove the spark plugs. Service and Repair

6. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

7. Remove the dipstick.

8. Remove the cylinder head cover. Service and Repair

9. Remove the splash shield (RH).

10. Measure the valve clearance.
NOTE:
- Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.

a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke.

b. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.






Valve clearance [Engine cold]
- IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.009-0.011 in}
- EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.011-0.012 in}

c. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it. Adjustments

d. Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.

e. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.

Valve clearance [Engine cold]
- IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.009-0.011 in}
- EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.011-0.012 in}

f. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it. Adjustments

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.