Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
Measure cylinder head bore and adjuster outside diameter to determine cylinder head-to-adjuster clearance. If clearance exceeds limit, replace adjuster
or cylinder head.
Oil Relief Valve
Check oil relief valve for clogging and ball for being stuck.
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing valve lash adjuster to cylinder head, fill oil passage of cylinder head with engine oil according to 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.
