Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance, if necessary

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

159 Factory Service Manual

Year

2005–2011

Section

Timing system › Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance, if necessary

EngineValve tappets - check and adjust clearance, if necessary

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE, IF NECESSARY

Operation 1036H10 · TAPPETS AND ROCKER SHAFTS

1.9 JTD 8V

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Op. 1036H14 VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE

1. Lower the tappet in question using the tool.

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1860443000	Lever	Lower valve tappets	1.9 JTD 8V

2. Fit the tool for keeping the tappet lowered, then remove the pressure lever positioned previously.

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1860724001	Lever	Keep valve tappets lowered	1.9 JTD 8V

3. Remove the valve clearanance adjustment plate and replace it with a one of a suitable thickness.

- Remove the tool for keeping the tappet lowered.

- Continue, repeating the procedure described for the remaining valves.

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