Camshaft - Operation

OPERATION

Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves, and one glow plug. Valve lash is controlled by hydraulic lifter/roller finger followers inside the cylinder head, in bores under the camshafts. The finger followers transfer the camshaft lobe movement into vertical valve movement. The valve moves by the lobe of the camshaft pressing down on the finger follower roller.

The finger followers are located on top of the hydraulic lifters and the valves. The finger followers are not held rigidly into position; instead, they are held in position by resting on top of the valve and the hydraulic lifter pivoting ball. A holding clip secures the finger follower to the hydraulic lifter.

WARNING: When the hydraulic lash adjusters are removed from the engine, they must be stored upright and in clean conditions. Install the finger followers and hydraulic lifters in the same location as removed.

WARNING: Replacement of the camshaft will also require replacement of the finger followers and hydraulic lifters.