Eclipse L4-1996cc 2.0L DOHC (1995)
(3) If any abnormal noise is not eliminated by racing, check the lash adjuster.
(1) Stop the engine.
(2) Set the engine so that the No.1 cylinder is positioned at the top dead centre of the compression.
(3) Press the rocker arm at the area indicated by the arrow mark to check whether the rocker arm is lowered or not. Slowly turn the crankshaft 360
degrees clockwise.
(4) In the same procedure as Step 3, check the rocker arm at the area indicated by the arrow mark.
(5) If the rocker arm is lowered when it is pressed, replace the lash adjuster.
When the lash adjuster is replaced, bleed air from all adjusters and assemble them. Recheck them following Steps 1 to 5.
Moreover, if it is felt to be so hard that the rocker arm is not lowered when it is pressed. the lash adjuster is normal. Check for other causes of
the abnormality.
