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Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement



Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - First Design) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - Second Design) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) (Service and Repair) .
2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the oil pressure sensor.




3. DO NOT lift the valve lifter oil manifold by the electrical lead frame.




4. Remove the valve lifter oil manifold bolts (2).
5. Remove the valve lifter oil manifold (1).





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.


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




7. Using a cutter type tool, cut the 8 retaining straps.




8. Remove the outer gasket (1) from the valve lifter oil manifold.



Installation Procedure

Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.







1. Place the service gasket (1) onto the valve lifter oil manifold.




2. Install the valve lifter oil manifold (1) to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the oil pressure sensor.
5. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - First Design) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - Second Design) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6) (Service and Repair)Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) (Service and Repair) .