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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
VALVE CLEARANCE MAINTENANCE
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5. After the valve clearance on the valves for No. 1
cylinder has been adjusted, turn the crankshaft
180° in the direction of engine rotation and adjust
the valve clearance on the valves for the
remainder of the cylinders in firing order (injection
sequence)
Figure 255 Adjusting valve clearance
Firing order (injection
sequence)
Crankshaft rotation
angle
S3L(2) 1 – 3 – 2 240°
S4L(2) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 180°
Table 9 Firing order
CAUTION
After the valve clearance on the valves for all
cylinders has been adjusted, turn the crankshaft two
or three times and make sure the valve clearance is
correct.