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Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Testing and Inspection
Wear of Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster

Wear Of Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster 

Check adjuster for pitting, scratches, or damage. If any malcondition is found, replace.

Measure cylinder head bore and adjuster outside diameter to determine cylinder head-to-adjuster clearance. If clearance exceeds limit, replace adjuster
or cylinder head.

Cylinder head bore and adjuster outside diameter

Hydraulic valve lash adjuster

Standard ..................................................................................................................................................  30.959 - 30.975 mm (1.2189 - 1.2194 inch)

Cylinder head bore

Standard ..................................................................................................................................................  31.000 - 31.025 mm (1.2205 - 1.2214 inch)

Cylinder head to adjuster clearance

Standard ......................................................................................................................................................  0.025 - 0.066 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Limit ........................................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)

Oil Relief Valve 

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