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Valve Clearance: Notes

Adjust valves with engine cold. Remove valve cover. Loosen nut on rocker arm and adjust position of eccentric cam to obtain proper clearance. Adjust valves in same sequence as firing order (153624) with valve being adjusted at TDC of compression stroke. Use a feeler gauge to measure clearance between rocker arm eccentric and valve stem.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Clearance In. (mm)
All Models
  Intake 010-.012 (.25-.30)
  Exhaust .010-.012 (.25-.30)