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]: 0.070 mm (0.00275 in.)