Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal

Fig 1: DO NOT Lift The Manifold Assembly By The Electrical Lead Frame

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Do not lift the manifold by the electrical lead frame.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Lifter Oil Manifold & Bolts

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Remove the valve lifter oil manifold bolts (506).

IMPORTANT: Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the oil passages of the manifold. Plug, as required.

Remove the valve lifter oil manifold (451).

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket Retaining Strap Locations

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IMPORTANT: Remove only the outer gasket from the manifold. Do not disassemble any of the internal components of the manifold in an attempt to remove the 8 inner sealing gaskets. If the inner gaskets are cut or damaged, replace the manifold as an assembly. Only use a wire-cutter type tool in order to minimize the amount of debris. Do not use a rotary-type cutting tool on the retaining straps.

Identify the 8 gasket retaining strap locations (1-8).

Fig 4: Cutting Gasket Retaining Straps

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Using a wire-cutter type tool, cut the 8 retaining straps.

Fig 5: View Of Outer Gasket

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Remove the outer gasket (556) from the manifold.