TM 5-3805-291-23-2
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
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INTAKE VALVE ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
2.
Adjust valve lash according to Table 1.
a.
Lightly tap rocker arm (5) at top of adjustment
screw (6). This will ensure lifter roller seats.
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b.
Loosen adjustment locknut (7).
c.
Place appropriate feeler gage between rocker
arm (5) and valve bridge (8).
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d.
Turn adjustment screw (6) in clockwise direction. Slide feeler gage between rocker arm (5) and valve bridge (8).
Continue turning adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on feeler gage.
e.
Tighten adjustment locknut (7) to 22 5 lb-ft (30 7 Nm).
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DO NOT allow adjustment screw to turn while you are tightening adjustment locknut.
f.
Recheck valve lash after tightening adjustment locknut (7).
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