Valve Clearance
CAUTION:
Never rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. Damage to timing belt can occur.
- Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs and valve cover. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to position cylinder No. 1 on TDC of compression stroke.
- Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 1 and 3. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 360 degrees to position cylinder No. 4 on TDC of compression stroke.
- Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 2 and 4.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel (1) | ||||
| Intake | .006 (.15) | |||
| Exhaust | .010 (.25) | |||
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