Mitsubishi GS16R-PTK — Valve Bridge and Adjusting Screw - Adjust
Adjustments · Cylinder head and valve mechanism
For the Mitsubishi GS16R-PTK, from the Mitsubishi service manual.
Applies to: Mitsubishi GS16R-PTK, Mitsubishi GS16R-PTK engine
Before you start
- Secure the standard clearance between the valve bridge and the valve rotator.
Procedure
- Loosen the adjusting screw so its top protrudes from the nut top face by 6 to 7 mm.
- Press the top of the bridge by hand so the solid side contacts the valve stem top face.
- Turn the adjusting screw slowly until it contacts the valve stem top face.
- Turn the screw further by 10 degrees, and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
Specs & values
- Lock nut 55 ± 2.8 N·m {5.6 ± 0.28 kgf·m} [40.57 ± 2.06 lbf·ft]
Source: Mitsubishi service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.