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Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement



Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor.





3. Remove the valve lifter oil manifold bolts (2).

4. Important: Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the oil passages of the manifold. Plug as required.

Remove the valve lifter oil manifold (1).





5. Important: Remove only the outer gasket from the manifold. Do not disassemble any of the internal components of the manifold in an attempt to remove the 8 inner sealing gaskets. If the inner gaskets are cut or damaged, replace the manifold as an assembly. Only use a wire-cutter type tool in order to minimize the amount of debris. Do not use a rotary-type cutting tool on the retaining straps.

Identify the 8 gasket retaining strap locations (1-8).





6. Using a wire-cutter type tool, cut the 8 retaining straps of the outer gasket.





7. Remove the outer gasket (1) from the manifold.

Installation Procedure





1. Important:
^ All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
^ Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the manifold. Plug as required.

Install the service gasket (1) onto the manifold.





2. Install the manifold (2) with gasket.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the manifold bolts (1).
Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the oil pressure sensor.
5. Install the intake manifold.