303-01A-1 303-01A-1Engine — 2.3L

GENERAL PROCEDURES

3. NOTE: The number on the valve tappet onlyValve Clearance Checkreflects the digits that follow the decimal. Forexample, a tappet with the number 0.650 has

1. Remove the valve cover. For additional the thickness of 3.650 mm.information, refer to Valve Cover in this

NOTE: A midrange clearance is the mostsection.desirable:

2. CAUTION: Turn the engine clockwise • Intake: 0.22-0.28 mm (0.008-0.011 in)only, and only use the crankshaft bolt. • Exhaust: 0.27-0.33 mm (0.010-0.013 in)NOTE: Before removing the camshafts, Select tappets using this formula: tappetmeasure the clearance of each valve at base thickness = measured clearance + the basecircle, with the lobe pointed away from the tappet thickness - most desirable thickness.tappet. Failure to measure all clearances prior to

Select the tappets and mark the installationremoving the camshafts will necessitatelocation.repeated removal and installation and wasted

labor time.4. If any tappets do not measure within

Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance of specifications, install new tappets in theseeach valve and record its location. locations. For additional information, refer to

Valve Train Components — Exploded Viewand Valve Tappets in this section.

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