
Important:
Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjusterplunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tipover, plunger down, after the oil fill.Remove the valve lifters (SHLAs) from the cylinder head. Ifthe lifters are to be reused, keep in order so they can bereinstalled in the same position.
Special Tools
Oil Pump Disassemble Engine Lubrication Oil PumpValve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection Valvetrain Valve Actuating Assembly Rocker Arms
Inspect the camshaft follower roller-(1) for thefollowing:Flat spotsExcessive scoring and pittingEnsure the roller spins freelyInspect the camshaft follower valve tiparea-(2).Inspect the camshaft follower stationary hydraulic lashadjuster (SHLA) pivot area-(3).Replace the camshaft follower or follow ...