PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-7 VALVE CLEARANCE Inspect every 24 000 km (14 500 miles, 48 months). • Remove the right under cowling. (8-5) • Lift and support the fuel tank. (5-3) • Remove the air cleaner box. (5-13) • Disconnect the CMP sensor coupler 1. • Remove the PAIR control solenoid valve 2. • Remove the spark plugs. (2-5) • Loosen the throttle body clamp screws at the intake pipe side. • Move the throttle body assembly. • Remove the cylinder head cover. (3-15) The valve clearance specification is different for intake and E exhaust valves. Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted, L 1) at the time of periodic inspection, 2) when the valve mecha- nism is serviced, and 3) when the camshafts are removed for servicing. P Valve clearance (when cold): M Standard: IN. : 0.10 – 0.20 mm (0.004 – 0.008 in) EX.: 0.20 – 0.30 mm (0.008 – 0.012 in) SA NOTE: * The cam must be at positions, A or B, when checking or adjusting the valve clearance. Clearance readings should not EX. IN. be taken with the cam in any other position than these two positions. * The clearance specification is for COLD state. * To turn the crankshaft for clearance checking, be sure to use a wrench, and rotate in the normal running direction. All spark plugs should be removed. • Remove the valve timing inspection cap 1.