Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Fig. 8 Exploded View Of Hydraulic Valve Lifter:

Valve lifters can be lifted from their bores after removing rocker arms and push rods and intake manifold. Adjustable pliers with protected jaws may be used to remove lifters which are stuck due to carbon or varnish deposits. Fig.8. illustrates the type of valve lifter used.