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ENGINE MECHANICAL − VALVE CLEARANCE (1MZ−FE)

VALVE CLEARANCE (1MZ−FE)

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ADJUSTMENT
1. DRAIN COOLANT (See page 16−20)

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

3. REMOVE V−BANK COVER SUB−ASSY

(See page 14−161)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET

5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER

(W/ FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE UPPER CENTER)

6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE (See page 10−12)

7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK

(a) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the throttle control motor sensor connector.
(c) Disconnect the EGR gas temperature sensor connector.
(d) Disconnect the EGR valve position sensor connector.

(e) Disconnect the 2 water by−pass hoses.

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(f) Disconnect the purge hose.

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(g) Disconnect the hoses and cables.

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(h) Remove the 4 nuts, EGR pipe and 2 gaskets.

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Engine Hanger (i) Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 engine hanger.
Surge Tank Stay
(j) Remove the 2 bolts and surge tank stay No. 1.

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(k) Disconnect the engine wire from emission control valve

set.
(l) Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 2
bolts, 2 nuts and intake air surge tank.

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8. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY

9. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY

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10. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY LH

(a) Using an E6 torx socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts, and

disconnect the engine wire protector.
(b) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.

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11. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE

(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the
timing mark ”0” of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
(b) Check that the valve lifters on the No. 1 (IN and EX) are
loose.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360_) and align the mark
as above.

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(c) Check only those valves indicated in the illustration.

RH Bank
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
3 3 tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
Valve clearance (Cold):
EX Intake 0.15 − 0.25 mm (0.006 − 0.010 in.)
Exhaust 0.25 − 0.35 mm (0.010 − 0.014 in.)
IN (2) Record out−of−specification valve clearance mea-
surements. They will be used later to determine the
1 1 required replacement adjusting shim.
Front

LH Bank
6 6

IN

EX

2 2
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(d) Turn the crankshaft 2/3 of a revolution (240_), and check

RH Bank
only the valves indicated in the illustration.
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
5 5
tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
EX Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.15 − 0.25 mm (0.006 − 0.010 in.)
IN Exhaust 0.25 − 0.35 mm (0.010 − 0.014 in.)
(2) Record out−of−specification valve clearance mea-
3 3
surements. They will be used later to determine the
Front required replacement adjusting shim.
LH Bank
2 2

IN

EX

4 4
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(e) Turn the crankshaft 2/3 of a revolution (240_), and check

RH Bank
only the valves indicated in the illustration.
1 1 (1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
EX Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.15 − 0.25 mm (0.006 − 0.010 in.)
IN Exhaust 0.25 − 0.35 mm (0.010 − 0.014 in.)
(2) Record out−of−specification valve clearance mea-
5 5
surements. They will be used later to determine the
Front required replacement adjusting shim.

LH Bank 4 4

IN

EX

6 6
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12. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE

Upward (a) Turn the camshaft so that the cam lobe for the valve to be
adjusted faces up.
(b) Turn the valve lifter with a screwdriver so that the notches
are perpendicular to the camshaft.

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(c) Using SST (A), press down the valve lifter and place SST
Front of No. 1 and No. 2 cylinders
(B) between the camshaft and valve lifter. Remove SST
SST (A)
(A).
SST 09248−55040 (09248−05410, 09248−05420)
HINT:
SST (B) S Apply SST (B) at a slight angle on the side marked with
”9” or ”7”, at the position shown in the illustration.
S When SST (B) is inserted too deeply, it will get pinched by
the shim. To prevent it from being stuck, insert it gently
7 from the intake side, at a slight angle.
Others SST (A) 09248−05410
SST (A) SST (B) 09248−05420

SST (B)

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SST (B)
(d) Using a small screwdriver and magnetic finger, remove
the adjusting shim.

Magnetic Finger
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(e) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the re-

moved shim.
(f) Calculate the thickness of a new shim so the valve clear-
ance comes within the specified value.
A Thickness of new shim
B Thickness of used shim
C Measured valve clearance
Specified value (Cold):
EM0494 Intake A = B + (C − 0.20 mm (0.008 in.))
Exhaust A = B + (C − 0.30 mm (0.012 in.))

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(g) Select a new shim with a thickness as close as possible

to the calculated values.

EXAMPLE (Intake):
Measured valve clearance = 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
0.45 mm (0.0177 in.) − 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) = 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
(Measured − Specification = Excess clearance)
Used shim measurement = 2.80 mm (0.1102 in.)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) + 2.80 mm (0.1102 in.) = 3.05 mm (0.1201 in.)
(Excess clearance + Used shim = Ideal new shim)
Closest new shim = 3.05 mm (0.1201 in.)
Select No. 12 shim

HINT:
S Shims are available in 17 sizes in increments of 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in.), from 2.50 mm (0.0984 in.) to 3.30 mm
(0.1299 in.).
S Refer to adjusting shim selection chart on the following 2
pages.

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Installed shim thickness

mm (in.)

Measured clearance
mm (in.)
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New shim thickness mm (in.)

Shim Shim
Thickness Thickness
No. No.

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Intake valve clearance (Cold):
0.15 to 0.25 mm (0.006 to 0.010 in.)
EXAMPLE:
The 2.800 mm (0.1102 in.) shim is installed, and the measured HINT:
clearance is 0.450 mm (0.0177 in.). Replace the 2.800 mm A shim’s thickness is written on its face in
(0.1102 in.) shim with a new No. 12 shim.

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millimeters.

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Installed shim thickness
mm (in.)

Measured clearance
mm (in.)
S
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New shim thickness mm (in.)

Shim Shim Thickness
Thickness No.
No.

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Exhaust valve clearance (Cold):
0.25 to 0.35 mm (0.010 to 0.014 in.)
EXAMPLE:
The 2.800 mm (0.1102 in.) shim is installed, and the measured HINT:
clearance is 0.450 mm (0.0177 in.). Replace the 2.800 mm A shim’s thickness is written on its face in
(0.1102 in.) shim with a new No. 10 shim. millimeters.

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(h) Place a new adjusting shim on the valve lifter, with im-
SST (A)
printed numbers facing down.
(i) Press down the valve lifter with SST (A), and remove SST
SST (B) (B).
SST 09248−55040 (09248−05410, 09248−05420)
(j) Recheck the valve clearance.

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13. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY

Seal Packing

(a) Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in the

illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826−00080 or equivalent
NOTICE:
S Remove any oil from the contact surface.
S Install the cylinder head cover within 3 minutes after
Front applying seal packing.
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S Do not start the engine within 2 hours after installing.

(b) Install the cylinder head cover with the 9 bolts. Uniformly
tighten the bolts, in several passes.
Torque: 8.0 N⋅m (82 kgf⋅cm, 71 in.⋅lbf)

14. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY LH

Seal Packing
(a) Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in the
illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826−00080 or equivalent
NOTICE:
S Remove any oil from the contact surface.
Front S Install the cylinder head cover within 3 minutes after
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S Do not start the engine within 2 hours after installing.
(b) Install the cylinder head cover with the 9 bolts. Uniformly
tighten the bolts, in several passes.
Torque: 8.0 N⋅m (82 kgf⋅cm, 71 in.⋅lbf)
15. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSY

Torque: 8.0 N⋅m (82 kgf⋅cm, 71 in.⋅lbf)

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16. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK

(a) Using an 8 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and

the air intake chamber assembly with the 2 bolts and 2
nuts. Uniformly tighten the bolts and nuts in several
passes.
Torque: 43 N⋅m (438 kgf⋅cm, 32 ft⋅lbf)

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Engine Hanger (b) Install the No.1 engine hanger with the 2 bolts.
Surge Tank Stay
Torque: 39 N⋅m (398 kgf⋅cm, 29 ft⋅lbf)
(c) Install the surge tank stay No.1 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N⋅m (199 kgf⋅cm, 14 ft⋅lbf)

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(d) Install the 2 new gaskets and EGR pipe with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 12 N⋅m (120 kgf⋅cm, 9 ft⋅lbf)

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17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE (See page 10−12)
18. CONNECT VACUUM HOSE (See page 14−161)
19. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER
(W/ FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE UPPER CENTER)

Torque: 80 N⋅m (816 kgf⋅cm, 59 ft.⋅lbf)

20. INSTALL V−BANK COVER SUB−ASSY
(See page 14−161)
21. ADD COOLANT (See page 16−20)
22. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See page 16−14)

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