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6. Remove the four T40 bolts retaining the valve cover.
7. The engine will need to be rotated four times to
inspect all eight valve clearances
. Two valves can
be measured at each camshaft lobe position.
NOTE: Remove spark plugs to aid engine
rotation.
8. Rotate the drive clutch counter-clockwise until the
cam lobes
above the valves you are inspecting
are facing up.
9. Measure the valve clearance using a feeler gauge.
10. If the valve clearance is out of specification, see
Chapter 3 – Valve Clearance Adjustment, page
3.84.
Intake Valve Clearance (cold):
.006 ± .002″ (0.15 ± 0.05 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (cold):
.008 ± .002″ (0.20 ± 0.05 mm)
11. Repeat steps 18-20 until all eight valves have been
inspected.
12. If previously removed, apply anti-seize compound to
the spark plug threads and reinstall the spark plugs.
Torque spark plugs to specification.
Spark Plug Torque:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
13. Inspect the valve cover seal and replace if
necessary.
14. Install NEW isolators on the valve cover bolts. Install
the valve cover and the four T40 bolts. Torque bolts
to specification.
Valve Cover Bolts:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
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