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Hydraulic Lash Adjusters: Installation

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    NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets and the valve tappet bores with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  1. Install the valve tappets.
  2. Install the valve tappet guide plates.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Tappet Guide Plates
    G03274057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the tappet guide plate retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Tappet Guide Plate Retainer
    G03274058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the push rods and the rocker arms.
    Fig 3: Installing Push Rods And Rocker Arms
    G03274059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  6. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  7. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .