MLA (Mechanical Lash Adjuster)

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Inspect the MLA.
Using a micrometer, measure the MLA outside diameter.

MLA outer diameter:

31.964 - 31.980 mm (1.2584 - 1.2590 in.)
Using a caliper gauge, measure MLA tappet bore inner diameter of cylinder head.
Tappet bore inner diameter:

32.000 - 32.025 mm (1.2598 - 1.2608 in.)
Subtract MLA outside diameter measurement from tappet bore inside diameter measurement.
MLA to tappet bore clearance

[Standard]: 0.020 - 0.061 mm (0.00078 - 0.00240 in.)

[Limit]: Less then 0.070 mm (0.00275 in.)