Rod side clearance

Spec is .009 to .017. I use a glass plate, WD-40, and 320 then 400 wet or dry sandpaper. Lay the wet or dry sand paper starting with 320 on the glass plate and WD-40 and do a few figure 8's to clean both sides up, then finish with a few more figure 8's with 400 and WD-40 and be done.