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Valve Clearance

NOTE: All engines, except KA24DE, GA16DE and VQ30DE, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Hot - In. (mm)
Altima, Frontier & 240SX (2.4L)
Intake .012-.015 (.31-.37)
Exhaust .013-.016 (.33-.41)
Maxima (3.0L)
Intake (1) .010-.013 (.26-.34)
Exhaust (1) .011-.015 (.29-.37)
Sentra & 200SX (1.6L)
Intake .008-.019 (.21-.49)
Exhaust .012-.023 (.30-.58)
(1) Measure valve clearance with engine cold.