Valve Clearance: Adjustments

NOTE:
- Valves should be adjusted only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 100°F (38°C).
- After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.





2. Align the No. 1 piston TDC mark with the TDC groove on the No. 1 camshaft holder as shown.

3. Adjust valves on No. 1 cylinder.

Intake: 0.26 mm /0.010 inch) + 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
Exhaust: 0.30 mm (0.012 inch) + 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)





4. Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjusting screw until the feeler gauge slides back and forth with a slight amount of drag.





Adjusting Screw Location:





5. Tighten the locknut and check clearance again. Repeat the adjustment if necessary.





6. Rotate the crankshaft 144° counterclockwise (camshaft pulley turns 72°). Align the No. 2 piston TDC mark with the TDC groove on the No. 1 camshaft holder. Adjust the valves on No. 2 cylinder.





7. Rotate the crankshaft 144° counterclockwise (camshaft pulley turns 72°). Align the No. 4 piston TDC mark with the TDC groove on the No. 1 camshaft holder. Adjust the valves on No. 4 cylinder.





8. Rotate the crankshaft 144° counterclockwise (camshaft pulley turns 72°). Align the No. 5 piston TDC mark with the TDC groove on the No. 1 camshaft holder. Adjust the valves on No. 5 cylinder.





9. Rotate the crankshaft 144° counterclockwise (camshaft pulley turns 72°). Align the No. 3 piston TDC mark with the TDC groove on the No. 1 camshaft holder. Adjust the valves on No.3 cylinder.