VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT <Intake valve>


note Perform the valve clearance check and adjustment at the engine cold state.
1.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
2.Remove all ignition coils.
3.Remove the rocker cover.

4.Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the notch on the pulley is lined up with the "T" mark on the timing indicator.

5.Valve clearance inspection and adjustment can be performed on rocker arms indicated by white arrow mark when the No. 1 cylinder piston is at the top dead centre on the compression stroke, and on rocker arms indicated by black arrow mark when the No. 4 cylinder piston is at the top dead centre on the compression stroke.
note If the rocker arm of No. 6 cylinder at the inlet side is moved up and down and the rocker arm is moved, No. 1 cylinder is at top dead centre on compression stroke. If the rocker arm of No. 6 cylinder at the inlet side is moved up and down and the rocker arm is not moved, No. 4 cylinder is at top dead centre on compression stroke.
6.Measure the valve clearance for intake side.
If the valve clearance is not as specified, loosen the rocker arm lock nut and adjust the clearance using a thickness gauge while turning the adjusting screw.
Standard value (cold engine):
    Intake valve: 0.10 mm
note Valve clearance check and adjustment is unnecessary for exhaust side due to auto lash adjuster installed.

7.While holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver to prevent it from turning, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9 ± 1 N·m
8.Turn the crankshaft through 360 degree angle to line up the notch on the crankshaft pulley with the "T" mark on the timing indicator.
9.Repeat steps 6 and 7 on other valves for clearance adjustment.
10.Install the rocker cover.
11.Install the ignition coils.