Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower Intake Manifold Replacement).
2. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).

Note: 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. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).
2. Install the valve lifters to the cylinder bores.
3. Apply threadlock to the valve lifter guide bolt threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).
4. Install the valve lifter guides.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower Intake Manifold Replacement).