HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTERS (HLA) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the splash shield. (RH)

3. Remove the plug hole plate.

4. Remove the dynamic chamber. (See DYNAMIC CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

5. Remove the front drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

6. Remove the ignition coil. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

7. Remove the water pump drive belt and water pump drive pulley. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]), (See CAMSHAFTS (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)])

8. Remove the camshaft oil seal and camshaft journal cap. (See CAMSHAFTS (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Note
• Inspect the hydraulic lash adjusters for scoring marks and uneven wear in the bore. Install new lash adjusters if necessary.

1
Engine hanger
2
Oil level gauge tube
3
Cylinder head cover (LH)
4
Condenser
5
Cylinder head cover (RH)
6
Crankshaft pulley lock bolt
7
Crankshaft pulley
8
Camshaft cap bolt (RH)
9
Rocker arm (RH)
10
HLA (RH)
11
Camshaft cap bolt (LH)
12
Rocker arm (LH)
13
HLA (LH)

Camshaft Cap (RH) Removal Note

1. Perform Step 5 and 6 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Timing Chain Component (RH) Removal Note. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2. Perform Step 2 in CAMSHAFT (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, CAMSHAFT (RH) Removal Note. (See CAMSHAFTS (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

Rocker Arm (RH) Removal Note

Caution
• If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in their original position.
• Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

1. Lift the camshaft slightly.

2. Remove the 12 rocker arms.

Camshaft Caps (LH) Removal Note

1. Perform Step 10 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, TIMING CHAIN (LH) Removal Note. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2. Perform Step 7 in CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, CAMSHAFT (LH) Removal Note. (See CAMSHAFTS (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

Rocker Arm (LH) Removal Note

Caution
• If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in the original position.
• Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

1. Lift the camshaft slightly.

2. Remove the 12 rocker arms.

Camshaft Caps (LH) Installation Note

1. Perform Steps 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Timing Chain Component (LH) Installation Note. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

Camshaft Cap (RH) Installation Note

1. Perform Steps from 10 to 15 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Timing Chain Component (RH) Installation Note. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

HLA Installation Note

1. Lubricate HLA with engine oil.