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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2004LANCER L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE CLEARANCE
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC
Valve Clearance
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Valve Clearance
Valve clearance (hot)
Intake valve 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)
Exhaust valve 0.30 mm (0.012 inch)
Using a thickness gauge, adjust the clearance between the valve shaft end and the adjusting screw.
Standard value (in cold state):
Intake side 0.11 mm (0.004 inch)
Exhaust side 0.21 mm (0.008 inch)
Intake side 0.11 mm (0.004 inch)
Exhaust side 0.22 mm (0.009 inch)
Intake valve 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)
Exhaust valve 0.30 mm (0.012 inch)
Using a thickness gauge, adjust the clearance between the valve shaft end and the adjusting screw.
Standard value (in cold state):
Intake side 0.11 mm (0.004 inch)
Exhaust side 0.21 mm (0.008 inch)
Intake side 0.11 mm (0.004 inch)
Exhaust side 0.22 mm (0.009 inch)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.