
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 PumpEngine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LEA) Engine Cooling Thermostat
Removal ProcedureNote:A drain has been provided at the bottom of the water pump for engine block coolantdrainage.Drain the coolant from the engine block at the water pump drain. After the coolanthas drained, tighten the drain bolt.Lower the vehicle.Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical con ...