VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT


note The valve clearance check and adjustment should be done when the engine is cold.
1.
caution Leaked fuel on parts causes a decrease in function and burning. Therefore, Place waste to absorb leaked fuel.
Remove the rocker cover (Refer to GROUP 13E - Fuel Injector ).

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.Measure the valve clearance.
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 shaft and the roller while turning the adjusting screw.
Standard value (cold engine):
    Inlet valve: 0.09 mm
    Exhaust valve: 0.14 mm

4.
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 a valve adjusting socket (MB992046).
Tightening torque: 15 ± 3 N·m
5.Turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise to bring No. 4 cylinder to the top dead centre position.

6.Measure the valve clearances at the places indicated by arrows in the illustration. If the clearance is not within the standard value, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
7.Install the rocker cover (Refer to GROUP 13E - Fuel Injector ).