Installing Hydraulic Tappets

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When installing the camshafts, make sure that the rocker arms do not slip off the valve pressure face.

Assemble hydraulic tappet, rocker arm and safety clip.
1. 1.1. Make sure that the hydraulic tappet and rocker arm are joined correctly with the safety clips -1 and 2- .
  
  Fig 1: Locating Hydraulic Tappet And Rocker Arm
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Oil the components. Install hydraulic tappet and rocker arm. Make sure that the safety clip does not slip out of place during installation.
1. 2.1. The pressure face of the rocker arm -3- must be positioned on the valve pressure face. This can slip out of place during subsequent installation of the camshaft.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Installation Position Of Rocker Arm And Hydraulic Tappet
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Oil the hydraulic tappets with engine oil and insert them into the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Installing Hydraulic Tappets
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