Tracker 4WD V6-2.5L VIN 4 (2001)
1. Pour engine oil into the oil feed hole in the valve lifter bore in order to flush any debris from the gallery and to prelube the bore.
2. Apply engine oil to the valve lifter and install the valve lifters in the same bore from which they were removed.
Notice: Refer to Camshaft and Lifter Installation Notice in Service Precautions.
Important:
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The valve(s) may make a tapping/ticking sound after replacement if air is trapped in the valve lifter. Run the engine at 2000 RPM until the air is
purged from the lifter.
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If the tapping/ticking does not stop, locate the defective lifter with a stethoscope and replace. Or, remove the cylinder head cover with the engine
stopped and push the lifter down by hand with a force less than 20 kg (44 lbs.) when the camshaft is on the base circle. If clearance exists between
the camshaft and the lifter the lifter is defective and should be replaced.
3. Install the camshafts.
4. Install the primary timing chain and right sprocket.
5. Install the left secondary timing chain.
6. Install the spark plugs.
7. Install the engine front cover (1).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect and adjust the ignition timing if necessary.
