Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
Removal
Hydraulic Roller Tappet And Retainer
Special Service Tool(s) Required:
Spark Plug Wire Remover
NOTE: Before replacing a valve tappet for noisy operation, make sure the noise is not caused by improper valve-to-rocker arm clearance or by worn
rocker arms or push rods.
1. Disconnect ignition wires at the spark plugs. To avoid damaging ignition wires use Spark Plug Wire Remover.
2. Remove ignition wire separators from studs on the valve cover retaining bolts. Lay ignition wires with ignition wire separators toward the front of
the engine.
3. Remove cowl top vent panel.
4. Remove upper intake manifold.
5. Remove valve covers.
6. Remove lower intake manifold.
7. Remove RIGHT HAND valve cover.
8. Sufficiently loosen each rocker arm seat retaining bolt to allow rocker arm to be lifted off push rod and rotated to one side.
9. Remove push rods. The location of each push rod should be identified. When engine is assembled each push rod should be installed in its original
position.
10. Remove two tappet guide plates and retainers and six valve tappet guide plates.
NOTE: If valve tappets are stuck in bores due to excessive varnish or gum deposits, it may be necessary to use a magnet or a claw-type tool to aid
removal. When using a remover tool, ROTATE valve tappet back and forth to loosen it from gum or varnish that may have formed on the valve tappet.
11. Remove valve tappets using a magnet. The location of each valve tappet should be identified. When engine is assembled each valve tappet should
be installed in its original position.