a Directions for adjustment of valve clearance AH05.30-B-1000-01D.

fm 1

AH05.30-B-1000-01D.fm Directions for adjustment of valve clearance Motor 457.9/460.9

A Intake valve
E Exhaust valve
X Flywheel side of engine

B05.30-0032-01

Method 1:
Method 2:
Individually adjust intake and exhaust valves, per cylinder, in the firing
Adjust the intake and exhaust valves clearance in two crankshaft
order. The valves to be adjusted must be fully shut and the piston of the
positions.
same cylinder must be at compression stroke TDC. Consequently, the
Position 1- crankshaft with piston of cylinder nr. 1 at compression stroke
valves of the cylinder whose twin piston (that occupies the same position)
TDC. Cylinder nr. 6 valves will be in balance.
at exhaust stroke TDC will be in balance (crossing).
Position 2- crankshaft with piston of cylinder nr. 1 at exhaust stroke TDC.
Consequently, cylinder nr. 1 will be in balance.
a Directions for adjustment of valve clearance AH05.30-B-1000-01D.fm 2

Method 1 Nr. of cylinder Method 2 Nr. of cylinder/valve to be adjusted

1 2 3 4 5 6

457.9 Engine piston in compression stroke tdc 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2- 4 position 1(cylinder nr. 1, A/E
(6 cylinder) (valves shut) in compression tdc)