Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
CAUTION
Before replacing a valve tappet for noisy operation, make sure the noise is not caused by:
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improper valve-to-rocker arm clearance.
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worn rocker arms.
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loose rocker arm mounting nuts or studs.
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worn push rods.
REMOVAL
1. Rotate crankshaft to zero degrees top dead center (0° TDC) on the compression stroke.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
3. Drain engine cooling system.
4. Remove crankcase ventilation hose from valve cover and air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to Powertrain Management.
5. Remove aspirator hose from air cleaner outlet tube. Remove air cleaner outlet tube from throttle body and engine air cleaner (ACL). Refer to
Powertrain Management.
WARNING: COVER THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH A SHOP CLOTH TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL FUEL SPRAY
INTO THE EYES.
6. Carefully relieve fuel pressure at fuel pressure relief valve (Schrader valve). Refer to Powertrain Management.
7. Disconnect fuel tubes. Refer to Powertrain Management.
8. Mark location and remove vacuum lines.
9. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor), throttle position sensor (TP sensor), idle air control valve
(IAC valve), engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor), ignition coil, water temperature indicator sender unit, EGR backpressure transducer
and EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connectors.
10. Disconnect upper radiator hose from water hose connection. After loosening retaining clamp, use a twisting motion on upper radiator hose to
loosen from water hose connection.
11. Remove brace from generator mounting bracket to throttle body stud bolt.