Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
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.
Hydraulic valve lash adjuster O.D.:
Standard: 30.959 - 30.975 mm (1.2188 - 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)
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing valve lash adjuster to cylinder head, fill oil passage of cylinder head with engine oil according to the following procedure.
Pour engine oil through oil holes and check that oil comes out from oil holes in sliding part of valve lash adjuster. Perform this check on both
intake and exhaust sides.