Tappet And Adjustment Shim Removal/Installation: Notes
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the timing belt. (See
TIMING BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the air gap between the crankshaft position sensor.
- Inspect the engine oil level.
- Start the engine, and inspect the following and adjust if necessary:
- Pulley and belt for runout or contact
- Engine oil and engine coolant for leakage
- Ignition timing
- Operation of auxiliary parts
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