10.13
Section 10
Reassembly
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  4.  With the engine at TDC of the compression 
stroke, insert the correct size flat feeler gauge 
(see below) between the appropriate valve stem 
and rocker arm. Tighten the adjustment nut 
with a wrench until a slight drag is felt on the 
feeler gauge. Hold the nut in that position and 
torque the set screw (T15 Torx drive) to 5.5 N·m 
(50 in. lb.). To prevent damage to the nut, torque 
the Torx screw only. Perform the adjustment 
procedure on the other valve. See Figures 10-44 
and 10-45.
 
  Valve Clearance Specifications:
  Intake Valve  0.127 mm (0.005 in.)
  Exhaust Valve  0.178 mm (0.007 in.)
Figure 10-44. Adjusting Valve Clearance (Lash). 
Figure 10-45. Locking Adjustment Nut Set Screw. 
Install Valve Cover
  1.  Make sure the sealing surfaces of the valve cover 
and cylinder head are clean, and free of any nicks 
or burrs.
  2.  Install a new valve cover gasket, followed by the 
valve cover. Position any brackets that mount 
on the valve cover and start the seven mounting 
screws.
 
  3.  Torque the valve cover screws to 11.0 N·m 
(95 in. lb.) into new, as-cast holes, or 7.5 N·m
(65 in. lb.) into used holes, using the sequence 
shown in Figure 10-46.
7
5
2
3
4
1
6
Figure 10-46. Valve Cover Fastener Torque 
Sequence.