Valve Clearance Adjustment - General Procedures
- Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Camshaft - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S33422267172009040700000) .
- Use compressed air to remove the shims that require replacing. Blow compressed air between the shim edge and bucket to dislodge the shim.
- Use the following formula to calculate the required shim thickness. Original shim thickness + measured clearance - desired clearance = required shim thickness.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the replacement shim(s) and install.
- Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Camshaft - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S33422267172009040700000) .
Scheme 9
Scheme 9: Valve Clearance Check - General Procedures
- Remove the left hand valve cover. For additional information, refer to «Valve Cover LH - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S07764859192009040700000) .
- Remove the right hand valve cover. For additional information, refer to «Valve Cover RH - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S32652954732009040700000) .
- Rotate the engine clockwise to position the camshaft lobe away from the shim surface.
- Using the feeler gauge set, measure the clearance between the camshaft and the shim surface. Record and check the readings. For additional information, refer to «Engine System - General Information»(ref-311855) . Adjust the clearances as necessary. For additional information, refer to «Valve Clearance Adjustment - General Procedures»(ref-311868-S08334323562009040700000) .
Scheme 10
- Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S02176355282009040700000) .
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps evenly.
- Remove the camshafts.
Scheme 11
- Install the camshafts.
- Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original position. Install the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts evenly. Tighten the retaining bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm.
- Carry out a valve clearance check. For additional information, refer to «Valve Clearance Check - General Procedures»(ref-311868-S09878474262009040700000) .
- Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components - In-Vehicle Procedures»(ref-311868-S02176355282009040700000) .