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VALVE CLEARANCE (1AZ−FE)

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ADJUSTMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

3. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB−ASSY NO.1

4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY

5. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE

6. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2

7. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

8. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire harness
clamp.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts, cylinder head cover and gas-
ket.

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Timing Marks 9. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the
timing mark ”0” of the timing chain cover.
(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing
sprockets are aligned with the timing marks of the No.1
bearing cap as shown in the illustration.

Timing Marks

Groove A52504

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10. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE

HINT:
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.

No. 1 Cylinder TDC/Compression (a) Check only the valve indicated.

IN
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
(2) Record the out−of specification valve clearance
measurements. They will be used later to determine
the required replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.19 − 0.29 mm (0.0075 − 0.0114 in.)
EX
A52469 Exhaust 0.30 − 0.40 mm (0.0118 − 0.0157 in.)
(b) Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1 revolution (360_) and set
No.4 cylinder to TDC/compression.

(c) Check only the valve indicated.

No. 4 Cylinder TDC/Compression
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
IN
tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
(2) Record the out−of specification valve clearance
measurements. They will be used later to determine
the required replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.19 − 0.29 mm (0.0075 − 0.0114 in.)
EX A52470 Exhaust 0.30 − 0.40 mm (0.0118 − 0.0157 in.)

Paint Mark Paint Mark 11. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE

NOTICE:
Be sure not to turn the crankshaft without the chain ten-
sioner.
(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1 revolution (360_) and set
Timing Mark
the No.1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.
Timing Mark
(b) Place matchmarks on the timing chain and camshaft tim-
Groove
ing gear.
A52471 (c) Remove the 2 bolts and chain tensioner.

Loosen Fix (d) Fix the camshaft with a spanner and so on, then loosen
the camshaft timing gear set bolt.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the valve lifter.

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(e) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts on No.2 camshaft

in the sequence shown in the illustration in several
passes, and remove the caps.

1 3 5 4 2 A32636

(f) Raising the camshaft, remove the set bolt.

(g) Remove the timing chain sprocket from the camshaft with
timing chain.
(h) Remove the timing chain sprocket from the timing chain.

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1 3 5 4 2 (i) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts on camshaft in the

sequence shown in the illustration in several passes, and
remove the caps.
(j) Remove the intake camshaft.

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(k) Tie the timing chain with a string.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop anything inside the timing chain cov-
er.
(l) Remove the valve lifers.

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(m) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the re-

moved lifter.

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(n) Calculate the thickness of a new lifter so that the valve

clearance comes within the specified value.
A Thickness of new lifter
B Thickness of used lifter
C Measured valve clearance
Valve clearance:
Intake A = B + (C − 0.24 mm (0.0094 in.))
Exhaust: A = B + (C − 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.))
HINT:
S Select a new lifter with a thickness as close as possible
to the calculated values.
S Lifter are available in 35 sizes in increments of 0.020 mm
(0.0008 in.), from 5.060 mm (0.1992 in.) to 5.740 mm
(0.2260 in.).

Paint Mark (o) Install the timing chain on the camshaft timing gear, with
the painted links aligned with the timing marks on the
camshaft timing sprockets.

Timing Marks
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5 3 1 2 4 (p) Examine the front marks and numbers and tighten the
bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque:
Bearing cap No. 1 30 N×m (301 kgf×cm, 22 ft×lbf)
Bearing cap No. 3 9.0 N×m (92 kgf×cm, 80 in.×lbf)

Bearing Cap No. 3

Bearing Cap No. 1 A52457

Paint Mark (q) Put the camshaft No.2 on the cylinder head with the
painted links of chain aligned with the timing mark on the
camshaft timing sprockets.

Timing Mark A53011

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(r) Raising the camshaft, tighten the set bolt temporarily.

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Bearing Cap No. 2 Bearing Cap No. 3 (s) Examine the from marks and numbers and tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque:
Bearing cap No. 2 30 N×m (301 kgf×cm, 22 ft×lbf)
Bearing cap No. 3 9.0 N×m (92 kgf×cm, 80 in.×lbf)

5 3 1 2 4 A52458

Tighten Fix (t) Fix the camshaft with a spanner and so on, then tighten
the camshaft timing gear set bolt.
Torque: 54 N×m (551 kgf×cm, 40 ft×lbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the valve lifter.

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(u) As shown in the illustration, check the matchmarks on the

timing chain and camshaft timing sprockets and the align-
ment of the pulley groove with timing mark of the chain
7 Links cover.
Paint Mark Paint Mark

Timing Marks Timing Mark

Groove

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(v) Install chain tensioner.

(1) Release the ratchet pawl, fully push in the plunger
Raise and apply the hook to the pin so that the plunger
cannot spring out.

Push

Pin Hook
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(2) Install a new gasket and chain tensioner with the 2

nuts.
Torque: 9.0 N×m (92 kgf×cm, 80 in.×lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the tensioner, set the hook again if the
hook releases the plunger.

Engine
Front

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(3) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, and discon-

nect the plunger knock pin from the hook.

Disconnect

Hook
Pin Turn A52463

(4) Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and check that the

slipper is pushed by the plunger.

Plunger

Push
Turn
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12. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB−ASSY

(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.

(b) Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in the illustra-

Seal Packing tion.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826−00080 or equivalent
NOTICE:
S Remove any oil the contact surface.
S Install the cylinder head cover within 5 minutes after
applying seal packing.
S Do not put into engine oil 2 hours after installing.
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(c) Install the cylinder head cover with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 11 N×m (110 kgf×cm, 8 ft×lbf)

Nut
Nut A61989

13. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSY

Torque: 9.0 N×m (92 kgf×cm, 80 in.×lbf)

14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
Torque: 103 N×m (1,050 kgf×cm, 76 ft×lbf)
15. INSPECT OIL LEAK

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