Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

Material:

Removal

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: For a valve train noise concern, inspect the valve-to-rocker arm clearance, rocker arms and push rods for wear.

1. Remove the lower intake manifold.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the valve tappet guide plate retainer.
3. Remove the valve tappet guide plates.
4. Remove the valve tappets.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets and the valve tappet bores with clean engine oil.

Install the valve tappets.
2. Install the valve tappet guide plates.
3. Install the valve tappet guide plate retainer and 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs).
4. Install the lower intake manifold.