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Valve springs 
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Valve spring plate 
9 - 
Valve keepers 
10 - 
Hydraulic valve lifter 
Checking  Page 15
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Removing and installing   Page 15
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Do not interchangeStore with cam contact surface downwardBefore installing check camshaft axial 
clearance  Page 15
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Oil contact surface
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Hydraulic valve lifters, checking
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
Feeler gauge 
     Wood or plastic wedge
     
Note:  
     Hydraulic valve lifters cannot be adjusted or 
repaired. 
     Irregular valve noise during starting is normal.
     
Test sequence  
     
-  Start engine and let run until coolant 
temperature has reached approx. 80 C. 
     
-  Increase engine speed to about 2500 rpm for 2 
minutes (perform road test if necessary). 
     
Note:  
     If the irregular valve noises stop but recur 
repeatedly during short journeys, a new oil 
retention valve must be fitted. Oil retention valve 
location: In oil filter bracket   -Item 6 -,   Page 
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