Valve Adjustment
CAUTION:
DO NOT
rotate crankshaft in opposite direction of normal engine rotation.
- Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs and valve cover. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to position cylinder No. 1 at 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 360 degrees to position cylinder No. 4 at TDC of compression stroke. Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 2 and 4. Install spark plugs and valve cover.VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Application (1) In. (mm) 1.5L (VIN A) (Hot Engine) Intake .008 (.20) Exhaust .010 (.25) 1.8L (VIN C) (Hot Engine) Intake .008 (.20) Exhaust .012 (.30) (1) Adjust valves with engine hot.