Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Materials
Item: Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
Specification: WSS-M2C153-H

Removal

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 pushrods.





3. Remove the tappet guide plate retainer.





4. Remove the valve tappet guide plates.





5. Remove the valve tappets.


Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets and the valve tappet bores prior to installation.

Install the valve tappets.





2. Install the valve tappet guide plates.





3. Install the tappet guide plate retainer.
4. Install the pushrods.
5. Install the lower intake manifold.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.