
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 PumpBalance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Balance Shaft
Clean the balance shafts-(1) in solvent.Inspect the bearing surfaces on the balance shafts forscoring or unusual wear.Note:Do not remove the balance shaft drive sprockets.Inspect the balance shaft drive sprockets for wear, damage,or missing teeth.Measure the rear bearing journals on the balance shaf ...