Valve Tappets: Installation

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.

Courtesy 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 .