Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the lower intake manifold.
2. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods.

Important: The valve lifter guide bolts are not removable.

3. Loosen the valve lifter guide bolts.
4. Remove the valve lifter guides.




5. Remove the valve lifters from the valve lifter guides.
6. Clean all gasket surfaces with degreaser.

Installation Procedure




1. Coat the valve lifters using prelube.
2. Install the valve lifters to the cylinder bores.
3. Apply threadlock to the valve lifter guide bolt threads.
4. Install the valve lifter guides.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
7. Install the lower intake manifold.