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Valve Tappets

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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W30-QSP (US); CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C946-A
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

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    Install the valve tappets.
GFD34605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Depending on the valve tappets being serviced, install the LH and/or the RH camshafts. Refer to Camshaft .