VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [LF, L3]

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1. Remove the plug hole plate and bracket. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Remove the under cover and splash shield (RH).

5. Disconnect the wiring harness.

7. Disconnect the OCV connector. (L3)

8. Disconnect the ventilation hose.

9. Remove the cylinder head cover.

10. Verify that the engine is cold.

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 standard value, adjust it. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [LF, L3].)

Standard [Engine cold]

IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in}

EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}

Note

• Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.

(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 standard value, adjust it. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [LF, L3].)

Note

• Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.

Standard [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. Connect the ventilation hose.

14. Connect the OCV connector. (L3)

16. Connect the wiring harness.

17. Install the under cover and splash shield (RH).

18. Connect the negative battery cable.

19. Install the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)

20. Install the plug hole plate and bracket. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)