VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT


note The valve clearance check and adjustment should be done when the engine is cold.
1.Remove the rocker cover (Refer to ).

2.
caution The crankshaft should always be turned in a clockwise direction.
Align the camshaft sprocket timing marks and set the No. 1 cylinder at top dead centre.

3.By using the thickness gauge, respectively measure the clearance between the cam at the portion marked with the arrow and the roller, as shown in the illustration.
Standard value (cold engine):
    Inlet valve: 0.08 ± 0.03 mm
    Exhaust valve: 0.16 ± 0.03 mm
4.If the valve clearance is not as specified, loosen the rocker arm lock nut and adjust the clearance using a thickness gauge between the cam and the roller while turning the adjusting screw.


5.
caution Pay special attention that the tightening torque is not beyond this valve. If the tightening torque is beyond the valve, the valve stem would possibly bend.
While holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver to prevent it from turning, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque using the special tool, valve adjusting socket.
Special tool (valve adjusting socket):
    Inlet side: MB991477
    Exhaust side: MB992046
Tightening torque:
    Inlet side: 9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
    Exhaust side: 9.8 ± 1.0 N·m
6.Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise to bring No. 4 cylinder to the top dead centre position.

7.Respectively measure the clearance at the portion marked with the arrow, according to step 3.
8.If the clearance is not within the standard value, repeat steps 4 and 5 above.
9.Install the rocker cover (Refer to ).