Hydraulic Lash Adjusters: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For a valve train noise concern, inspect the valve-to-rocker arm clearance, rocker arms and push rods for wear. For additional information refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the rocker arms and the push rods.

Fig 1: Removing Rocker Arms And Push Rods
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Remove the tappet guide plate retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Tappet Guide Plate Retainer
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Remove the valve tappet guide plates.

Fig 3: Removing Valve Tappet Guide Plates
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Remove the valve tappets.

Fig 4: Removing Valve Tappets
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