Valve Lifter Installation (With Active Fuel Management)
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- When using the valve lifters again, install the lifters to their original locations.
- If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Each of the 4 valve guide assemblies will contain 2 active fuel management valve lifters and 2 non-active fuel management valve lifters.
- With the lifters and guides properly installed, cylinders 1, 4, 6, and 7 lifter bores will each contain 2 active fuel management valve lifters.
- Lubricate the valve lifters (209, 219) and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
- Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.
- Align the flat area (3) on the top of the non-active fuel management lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the lifter completely into the guide bore.
- The active fuel management lifters (4) are to be installed into the guide, with the notch in the guide (1) aligned with the raised area (2) of the lifter.
- Install the valve lifters and guide assembly (210) to the engine block.
- Install the valve lifter guide bolts (211) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .