Hydraulic Lash Adjuster: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets and the valve tappet bores with clean engine oil.

Install the valve tappets.
Install the valve tappet guide plates.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Tappet Guide Plates
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the tappet guide plate retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Tappet Guide Plate Retainer
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Install the pushrods. For additional information, refer to PUSH ROD .
Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .