MTU M015710/04E Operating Instructions Manual page 127

Diagram for 12 V engines (two
crankshaft positions)
Diagram for 16 V engines (two
crankshaft positions)
Checking valve clearance at two crankshaft positions
1. Check TDC position of piston in cylinder A1:
• If the rocker arms are unloaded on cylinder A1, the piston is in firing TDC.
• If the rocker arms are under load on cylinder A1, the piston is in overlap TDC.
2. Check valve clearance with cold engine:
• Inlet valves (long rocker arm) = 0.2 mm ±0.05 mm
• Exhaust valves (short rocker arm) = 0.5 mm ±0.05 mm
3. Check all valve clearances in two crankshaft positions (firing TDC and overlap TDC of cylinder A1) as
per diagram.
1 Cylinder A1 is in firing TDC
2 Cylinder A1 is in overlap TDC
I Inlet valve
X Exhaust valve
4. Use feeler gauge to determine the distance between valve bridge and rocker arm.
5. If the deviation from the reference value exceeds 0.1 mm, adjust valve clearance.
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