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Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side

Fig 1: Valve Lifter - Left Side
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Callout Component Name
1 Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster
NOTE:
  • Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster plunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.
  • Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tip over, plunger down, after the oil fill.

Procedure

  1. Fill the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) with clean engine oil. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Take precautions to prevent scratching the pivot sphere area of the SHLA.
  2. Lubricate the SHLA bores in the cylinder head with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the SHLAs in the cylinder head.
  4. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the SHLA pivot spheres.