Engine Overhaul (3.8L): Adjustments Mitsubishi Eclipse IV рестайлинг

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the valve clearance as follows

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Scheme 292

1. Rotate crankshaft clockwise and then align the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket with the timing mark on the rocker cover. (Place No.1 cylinder on the top dead center of compression stroke).
2. Remove the rocker cover.
3. Measure the valve clearances marked with arrows shown in illustration. When No.1 cylinder is on the top dead center of compression stroke. When No.4 cylinder is on the top dead center of compression stroke.
4. Using a thickness gauge, adjust the clearance between the valve shaft end and the adjusting screw. Standard value (in cold state): 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) NOTE: After the engine assembly is installed on the vehicle, check the valve clearance again with the engine warmed up. Adjust if necessary.
5. Hold the adjusting screw with a screwdriver so it does not rotate then tighten the lock nut.
6. Rotate the crankshaft one time clockwise and then align the timing mark with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket. (Place No.4 cylinder on the top dead center of compression stroke.)
7. Adjust the valve clearance for the rest of the valves.
8. Install the rocker cover.

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Scheme 294

1. Tighten the nuts "R" to 6.4 +/- 1.5 N. m (57 +/- 13 in-lb).
2. Tighten the nuts "L" to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20-23 N. m (15-17 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the nuts "R" to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20-23 N. m (15-17 ft-lb)
4. Tighten the nuts "L" to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20-23 N. m (15-17 ft-lb)
5. Tighten the nuts "R" to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20-23 N. m (15-17 ft-lb)