Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 129

Gylinder Head
Valve Glearance Adiustment (contdl
5. lf you feel too much or too little drag, loosenthe
locknut (A), and turn the adjusting screw (B) until
the drag on the feeler gauge is correct.
7 .
X20A3 engine I|NTAKEI
and K20A2 engine:
20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, t4 tbt.ft)
KZ0A3 ongine IEXHAUST):
14 N.m {1.4 kgf.m. t0 tbf.ftl
Tighten the locknut and recheck the clearance.
Repeat the adjustment. if necessarv.
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90").
8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
o n N o , 3 c v l i n d e r .
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9. Rotate the crankshaft 't80. clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90").
10. Check and, if necessary, adjustthe valve clearance
o n N o . 4 c y l i n d e r .
11. Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90").
Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
o n N o . 2 c y l i n d e r .
Installthe cylinder head cover {see page 6-46).
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