Daihatsu F300 Service Manual page 1160

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(7) Loosen the nine bolts (10 mm) over two or three stages
in the sequence shown in the right figure. After remov-
ing the bolts, proceed to remove the cylinder head
cover.
NOTE:
• Be sure to loosen the bolts progressively and uniformly
over two or three stages.
• The timing belt cover attaching bolt
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should
be
pulled
out fully.
• Be very careful not to damage the grommets of the spark
plug tubes.
2. Inspection and adjustment of valve clearances
(1) Turn the crankshaft until the recessed mark on the
crankshaft pulley is aligned with the indicator mark on
the timing belt cover .
NOTE:
• If the vehicles equipped with the power steering and the
air-conditioner or only the power steering is equipped,
tum the power steering pump pulley while pushing the
drive belt.
• If the vehicles equipped
with
only the air conditioner,
remove the engine under cover, rubber plate, the engine
under cover No. 3 and lower fan shroud. Then tum the
crankshaft pulley from the vehicle lower side.
(2) Check to see if the valve rocker arms of the No.
cylinder are free or are being pushed up. According to
the following table, check and/or adjust the valve
clearances, using a thickness gauge.
Valve Clearances (Hot condition)
Intake: 0.20- 0.30 mm
Exhaust: 0.28 - 0.38 mm
(Reference: Cold)
NOTE:
Intake: 0.18 mm
Exhaust: 025 mm
• Before the adjusting bolts are tightened, apply engine oil
to the lock nuts and rocker arm adjusting bolts .
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