Valve Lifter Replacement - Right Side

Valve Lifter Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side (Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side).




2. Remove the stationary hydraulic lash adjusters (SHLA) from the bores.
3. Clean and inspect the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection (62. Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection).

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster plunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.


1. Fill the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) with clean engine oil. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers). Take precautions to prevent scratching the pivot sphere area (1) of the SHLA.




2. Install the new SHLA's into the bores.
3. Install the right valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side (Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side).