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Valve Clearance Check

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  1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER LH  or VALVE COVER RH  in this article.
  2. Remove the spark plugs.
    3. NOTE: The engine will have to be rotated with the crankshaft pulley bolt to bring each valve to base circle.
    NOTE: The valve clearance must be measured with the camshaft at base circle.
    Fig 1: Measuring And Record All Valve Clearances
    G01285542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Measure and record all valve clearances.
  4. If the valve clearances are out of specification, Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT  in this article.
  5. To assemble, reverse the inspection procedure.
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