VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

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2. Remove the timing belts cover bolt as shown.

4. Turn the crankshaft and align the timing mark so that the piston of the No.1 or No.4 cylinder is at TDC of compression.

5. Measure the valve clearances A with the No.1 cylinder at TDC of compression, and those of B with the No.4 cylinder at TDC of compression.

• If the valve clearance is not within the specification. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

Standard valve clearance [Engine cold]

IN: 0.12-0.18 mm {0.005-0.007 in} (0.15±0.03 mm {0.006±0.001 in})

EX: 0.32-0.38 mm {0.013-0.014 in} (0.35±0.03 mm {0.014±0.001 in})

6. Turn the crankshaft one full turn and measure the remaining valve clearances.

7. Install the cylinder head cover.(See Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note.)

8. Install the timing belt cover bolt as shown.

Tightening torque

7.9-10.7 N·m {80-110 kgf·cm, 69.5-95.4 in·lbf}