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Valve Clearance

NOTE: Valve adjustment is required only on engines equipped with mechanical valve lifters.
VALVE LIFTER APPLICATION

Application Lifter Type
1.5L Mechanical
2.4L Hydraulic
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Hot Engine
Jet (1) .010 (.25)
Intake .006 (.15)
Exhaust .010 (.25)
(1) Adjust jet valve with intake valve fully loosened.