VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [L8, LF]

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1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

3. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

4. Disconnect the ventilation hose. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint). (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove the CMP sensor. (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

7. Disconnect the OCV connector. (With variable valve timing mechanism.)

8. Disconnect the P/S pressure switch connector.

9. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

10. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note.)

11. Measure the valve clearance.

(1) Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
(2) Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.
• If the valve clearance is out of the specification, adjust it. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [L8, LF].)
Note
• Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.
Valve clearance [Engine cold]
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in}
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}

(3) Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
(4) Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.
• If the valve clearance is out of the specification, adjust it. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [L8, LF].)
Note
• Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.
Valve clearance [Engine cold]
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in}
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}

12. Install the cylinder head cover. (See Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note.)

13. Install the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

14. Connect the P/S pressure switch connector.

15. Connect the OCV connector. (With variable valve timing mechanism.)

16. Install the CMP sensor. (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

17. Install the front suspension tower bar (joint). (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

18. Connect the ventilation hose. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

19. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

20. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

21. Install the battery cover.