Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ]
1. Remove the timing chain.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.





Camshaft (RH) Removal Note

Caution:
^ Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps No. 1R and 5R first. Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

Note:
^ Cylinder head and the camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original position. When removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head from where they were removed together. Do not mix the caps.

1. Loosen bolts in several passes.

Note:
^ Do not remove bolts completely.





2. Remove the RH camshaft thrust caps 1R and 5R.





3. Loosen the remaining bolts 7-8 turns in the indicated sequence in several passes to allow the camshafts (RH) to be slowly raised.

Rocker Arm (RH) Removal Note

Note:
^ If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in the original location.
^ Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

Camshaft (LH) Removal Note

Caution:
^ Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps No. 1L and 6L first. Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

Note:
^ Cylinder head and the camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original position. When removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head from where they were removed together. Do not mix the caps.

1. Loosen bolts in several passes.

Note:
^ Do not remove bolts completely.





2. Remove the camshaft (LH) thrust caps 1L and 6L.





3. Loosen the remaining bolts 7 - 8 turns in the indicated sequence to allow the camshaft (LH) to rise.

Rocker Arm (LH) Removal Note

Note:
^ If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in the original location.
^ Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

Camshaft (LH) Installation Note
1. Install the camshaft (LH) referring to Timing Chain Component (LH) Installation Note in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

Camshaft (RH) Installation Note
1. Install the camshaft (RH) referring to Timing Chain Component (RH) Installation Note in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.