
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 PumpTransmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Automatic Transmission Unit
Removal ProcedureImportant:Perform the following procedure when removing the retainingrings and cooler lines from the quick connect fittings located onthe radiator and/or the transmission.Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting anddown along the cooler line about 5-cm(2-in).Using a ...