Wear of Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster

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Check adjuster for pitting, scratches, or damage.

If any malcondition is found, replace.

Fig 1: Checking Adjuster For Pitting, Scratches, Or Damage

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Measure cylinder head bore and adjuster outside diameter to determine cylinder head-to-adjuster clearance. If clearance exceeds limit, replace adjuster or cylinder head.

Hydraulic valve lash adjuster O.D.

Standard: 30.959 - 30.975 mm (1.2189 - 1.2194 in.)

Cylinder head bore

Standard: 31.000 - 31.025 mm (1.2205 - 1.2214 in.)

Cylinder head to adjuster clearance

Standard: 0.025 - 0.066 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 in.)

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

Fig 2: Measuring Cylinder Head Bore & Adjuster Outside Diameter

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