Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover





1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
2. Remove the valve pushrods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.





3. Remove the valve lifter pushrod guide and the bolts.





4. Remove the valve lifters from the engine block. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal.





5. Use the J 3049-A in order to remove stuck valve lifters.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the valve lifters to the engine block. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation.





2. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation.





3. Install the valve pushrods and valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.





4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).

Important: It is normal for NEW lifters to make a slight ticking noise when the engine is first started. Increasing the engine RPMs slightly to raise oil pressure should stop the noise.