FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove rocker arms (6564).
2. Remove valve tappets (6500) from cylinder heads (6049).
3. Clean and inspect valve tappets.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply clean engine oil to valve stem and tip rocker arm roller contact surfaces and valve tappets and cylinder head valve tappet bore.
2. Install valve tappets into cylinder heads.

NOTE: Valve tappets must have no more than 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) of plunger travel prior to installation.

3. Install rocker arms.