Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side (LF4)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fill the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) with clean engine oil. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF4)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LGX) for recommended lubricant. Take precautions to prevent scratching the pivot sphere area (1) of the SHLA.
- Lubricate the SHLA bores in the cylinder head with clean engine oil. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF4)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LGX) for recommended lubricant.
- Install the SHLAs in the cylinder head.
- Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the SHLA pivot spheres. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF4)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LGX) for recommended lubricant.
NOTE:
Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster plunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.
NOTE:
Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tip over, plunger down, after the oil fill.