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Valve Clearance

NOTE: Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
VALVE CLEARANCE

Application In. (mm)
2.0L & 2.5L
Intake 0.0079 ± 0.0008 (0.20 ± 0.02)
Exhaust 0.0098 ± 0.0008) (0.25 ± 0.02)
3.0L
Intake 0.0079 ± 0.0016-0.0024 (0.20 ± 0.04-0.06)
Exhaust .0098 ± .0020 (0.25 ± 0.05)