Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Timing system › Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance
Valve tappets - check and adjust clearance
Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace
Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r
Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket
Refer to op. 1036H14 valve tappets - check clearance
1. Lower the tappet using the appropriate tool.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lever | 1.860.443.000 |
2. Fit a tool to hold the tappet down, then withdraw the pressure lever fitted previously.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lever | 1.860.724.001 |
Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace
Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r
Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket
Refer to op. 1036H14 valve tappets - check clearance
1. Lower the tappet using the appropriate tool.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lever | 1.860.443.000 |
2. Fit a tool to hold the tappet down, then withdraw the pressure lever fitted previously.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lever | 1.860.724.001 |
1. Remove the valve clearance adjustment pad and replace it using a suitable shim.
Remove the tool for keeping the tappet lowered.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Lever | 1.860.724.001 |
Repeat the above procedure for the remaining valves.
1. Remove the valve clearance adjustment pad and replace it using a suitable shim.
Remove the tool for keeping the tappet lowered.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Lever | 1.860.724.001 |
Repeat the above procedure for the remaining valves.
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