11a-8-9, 4g1 engine (e - w), Valve clearance adjustment <sohc 12-valve – Mitsubishi Motors 4G1 User Manual

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4G1 ENGINE (E - W) -

Rocker Arms and Camshafts

11A-8-9

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Nov. 1995

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ROCKER COVER INSTALLATION

(1) Apply the specified sealant to the area shown, then fit

the rocker cover.

Specified sealant:

3M ATD part No. 8660 or equivalent

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
<SOHC 12-VALVE>

(1) Position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center on the

compression stroke.

(2) Adjust the valve clearance at the points shown in the

illustration.

(3) Loosen the adjusting screw locknut.

(4) Using a feeler gauge, adjust the valve clearance by turning

the adjusting screw.

Standard value: on cold engine

Intake 0.09 mm
Exhaust 0.17 mm

(5) While holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver,

tighten the lock nut.

(6) Rotate clockwise the crankshaft one complete turn (360_

degree).

(7) Adjust the valve clearance at points as shown in the

illustration.

(8) Repeat steps (3) to (5) to adjust the valve clearance

of remaining valves.

(9) With the engine mounted on vehicle, warm up the engine.

Then, check for valve clearance on hot engine and adjust

if necessary.

Standard value: on hot engine

Intake 0.20 mm
Exhaust 0.25 mm

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Dec. 1998

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Added

Timing belt side

Thickness gauge

Timing belt side

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