Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

VALVE LIFTER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the cylinder head and gasket.
2. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (1).
3. Remove the valve lifters and guide.

IMPORTANT: Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of gum or varnish deposits.




4. Use J 3049-A or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters (if required).
5. Remove the valve litters from the guide.




6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.
7. Clean and inspect the valve litters.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: When reusing valve lifters install the lifters to their original locations.




1. Lubricate the valve lifters and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides. Align the flat area on the top of the lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the litter completely into the guide bore.




3. Install the valve lifters and guide to the engine block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the valve lifter guide bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the valve litter guide bolt (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

5. Install the cylinder head and gasket.