Hydraulic Roller Lifter Assembly
- Remove intake manifold and related components. Remove valve covers and loosen rocker arm bolts. Rotate rocker arms out of way and remove push rods keeping them in order for reinstallation in original positions.
- On 5.0L engines with roller lifters, push rods have a collar at upper end and can only be installed one way. Balls at each end of push rod are not identical.
- Remove lifter guide retainer bolts. Remove retainer and lifter guide plates. Label guide plates for reinstallation in original position. Remove lifters.NOTE: Roller lifters must be installed in original position and orientation in bore so that roller rotates in same direction.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate lifter, lifter bore, rocker arms and fulcrum seats with engine oil. Apply Ford Polyethylene Grease (DOAZ-19584-A) to valve stem tips and push rod ends.