Mitsubishi — Valve Clearance Adjustment
Adjustments · valves
From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Check clearance with a cold engine and No. 1 piston at top dead center on compression stroke.
- Determine top dead center by the timing marks on the crank pulley and timing gear case.
- Loosen lock nut (B) and adjust with adjusting screw (A) using a screwdriver.
- Apply a thickness gauge at (C) and set clearance to 0.35 mm (0.014 in).
- Hold the adjusting screw with a screwdriver while locking the lock nut.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Valve clearance intake & exhaust 0.35 mm (0.014 in) on cold engine
Source: Mitsubishi owner's 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.