Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 94

Insert the feeler gauge between the valve lifte r and
the cam lobe.
Record the clear-
Check the valve clearance for the No. 1 cylinder
ance for each valve
intake and exhaust valves using a feeler gauge.
for reference in
shim selection if
adJustment is
required.
VALVE CLEARANCE:
Normal side:
IN: 0.20
±
0.03 mm (0.008
±
0.001 in)
EX:0.35
±
0.03 mm (0.013
±
0.001 in)
VTEC side:
IN: 0.20
±
0.08 mm (0.008
±
0.003 in)
EX:0.35 ± 0.08 mm (0.013 ± 0.003 in)
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No.1 TDC
Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1/2 turn (180°), align
the "3T" mark on the ignition pulse generator rotor
with the index mark on the right crankcase cover.
Check the valve clearance for the No.3 cylinder.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise 3/4 turn (270° ). align
the "2T" mark on the ignition pulse generator rotor
with the index mark on the right crankcase cover.
Check the valve clearance for the No.2 cylinder.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1/2 turn (180°). align
the "4T" mark on the ignition pulse generator rotor
with the index mark on the right crankcase cover.
Check the valve clearance for the No.4 cylinder.
ADJUSTMENT
Normal valve side:
Remove the fron t camshaft (page 8-11) and rear
camshaft (page 8-14).
Remove the valve lifters and shims from t he normal
side valve lifter bores.
• Shim may stick to the inside of the valve lifter.
Do not allow the shims to fall into the crankcase.
• Mark all valve lifters and shims to ensure correct
reassembly in their original locat ions.
• The valve lifter can be easily removed with a
va lve lapping too l or magnet.
• Th e shims can be easi ly removed with tweezers
or a magnet.
MAINTENANCE
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No.4 TDC
3-11