Valve Lifter: Installation
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- Lubricate valve lifter and cylinder block bore with Assembly Lubricant (D9AZ-19579-D) or heavy engine oil. Install valve lifter in original location.
- Align flat sides of valve lifters, and install guide plates with the word UP showing. Install guide plate retainer. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Coat push rods with Assembly Lubricant (D9AZ-19579-D) and install them in original position. Before installing rocker arm on push rod, rotate crankshaft until push rod is fully downward and valve lifter is on base circle of camshaft. Position rocker arm on push rod, and tighten bolt to 43 INCH lbs. (5 N.m).
- Repeat procedure for remaining push rods and rocker arms. Tighten all rocker arms to specification. Final tightening of rocker arms may be done with camshaft in any position. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.