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A40F Volvo SN 11001-99999

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Valve mechanism
Valve arrangement Top valves
Valve clearance, cold engine:
Inlet valves, check value 0.25 – 0.35 mm (0.0098 – 0.0138 in)
Inlet valves, setting value 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
Exhaust valves, check value 0.55 – 0.65 mm (0.0216 – 0.0256 in)
Exhaust valves, setting value 0.6 mm (0.0236 in)
Clearance, brake rocker arm
Brake rocker arm, check value 3.45 – 3.55 mm (0.1358 – 0.1397 in)
Brake rocker arm, setting value 3.50 mm (0.1377 in)
Error check value without feeler gauge on valve yoke 3.85 mm (0,1516 in)
[T1]i
Unit injectors, pre-tensioning Tighten the adjusting screw to zero clearance
against the camshaft, then turn it 240°±20°.

[T1]The clearance may be up to 4.20 mm (0,1653 in).

Figure 1
Error checking of brake rocker arm clearance.

It should be possible to insert shims of 3.85 mm (0.1516 in) without resistance. The clearance may be up to 4.20 mm (0,1653 in)
Check the brake rocker arm's clearance, and adjust if needed, together with Valves, adjusting.

Tightening torques
Lock nut, inlet valves 38±4 Nm (28± 2.9 lbf ft)
Lock nut, valve bridge with guide pin (exhaust) 38±4 Nm (28± 2.9 lbf ft)
Lock nut, brake rocker arm 38±4 Nm (28± 2.9 lbf ft)
Lock nut, unit injector 52±4 Nm (38.3± 2.9 lbf ft)
Spring plate 25±3 Nm (18.5± 2.2 lbf ft)