VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [L8, LF, L5]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

3.  Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

4.  Remove the ventilation hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

5.  Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.

6.  Disconnect the oil control valve (OCV) connector. (With variable valve timing mechanism.)

7.  Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

8.  Set the front mudguard (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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.

(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 [L8, LF, L5].)

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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}

(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 [L8, LF, L5].)

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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}

11.  Install the splash shield (RH).

12.  Install the front mudguard (RH). (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Install the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

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

15.  Connect the CMP sensor connector.

16.  Install the ventilation hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

17.  Install the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

18.  Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

19.  Connect the negative battery cable.