Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side) and/or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side).
2. Loosen the valve lifter guide hold down bracket bolts.
3. Remove the valve lifter guide hold down brackets.
4. Remove the valve lifter guides.
5. Remove the valve lifters.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply clean engine oil to the lifters.
2. Install the valve lifter.
3. Install the valve lifter guides.
4. Install the valve lifter guide hold down brackets.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the valve lifter guide hold down bracket bolt and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb in).
6. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side) and/or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side).