Valve Clearance

1994 Hyundai Excel Base, StandardSECTION Valve Clearance
CAUTION: Never rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. Damage to timing belt can occur.
  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs and valve cover. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to position cylinder No. 1 on TDC of compression stroke.
  2. Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 1 and 3. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 360 degrees to position cylinder No. 4 on TDC of compression stroke.
  3. Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 2 and 4.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Excel (1)
Intake .006 (.15)
Exhaust .010 (.25)
(1) Adjust valves with engine at normal operating temperature
RENDER: 1.0x

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