Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
1. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal. Cylinder Head must be removed to gain access to tappets for service.
2. Remove yoke retainer and aligning yokes.
3. Use Tool C-4129 to remove tappets from their bores. If all tappets are to be removed, identify tappets to insure installation in original location.
NOTE: If the tappet or bore in cylinder block is scored, scuffed, or shows signs of sticking, ream the bore to next oversize and replace with
oversize tappet.
CAUTION: The plunger and tappet bodies are not interchangeable. The plunger and valve must always be fitted to the original body. It is
advisable to work on one tappet at a time to avoid mixing of parts. Mixed parts are not compatible. Do not disassemble a tappet on a dirty work
bench.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate tappets.
2. Install tappets in their original positions.
Roller Tappets Aligning Yoke And Retainer
3. With roller tappets, install aligning yokes.
4. Install yoke retainer and torque screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
5. Install cylinder heads. Refer to cylinder head installation.
6. Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal operating temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism, engine must not be run above fast idle until all hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and
have become quiet.
