Challenger V6-3.5L (2009)
Hold this fully collapsed position for about one second, or longer.
d. Slowly release the rocker arm (3), thereby allowing the lash adjuster (6) to extend, which in turn refills the high pressure chamber with
non-aerated oil.
e. Remove probe to allow check ball (4) to seat.
f.
Recheck for sponginess. If the lash adjuster (6) sponginess is not completely or nearly eliminated, then repeat procedure.
g. If the spongy condition cannot be removed, replace effected rocker arm(s) (3).
5. For exhaust rocker arm (3) positions:
a. Adjust Special Tool 8351 (1) Release Probe gauge pin to extend approximately 20 mm (0.787 in.). Then, using two release probes, carefully
insert gauge pins into the lash adjuster service access holes. CAUTION: If probe tip (1) breaks off within the lash adjuster (6), replace the
affected rocker arm (3).
b. Gently unseat BOTH lash adjuster's internal check ball (4) at the same time.
c. While the internal check ball (4) is held unseated, press the rocker arm (6) into the valve tip, allowing the lash adjuster to fully collapse. Hold
this fully collapsed position for about one second, or longer.
d. Slowly release the rocker arm (3), thereby allowing the lash adjuster (6) to extend, which in turn refills the high pressure chamber with
non-aerated oil.
e. Remove probes (1) to allow check balls (4) to seat.
f.
Recheck for sponginess. If the lash adjuster (6) sponginess is not completely or nearly eliminated, then repeat procedure.
g. If the spongy condition cannot be removed, replace effected rocker arm(s) (3).
6. Install cylinder head cover(s).
