CONSTRUCTION
The valve lash adjuster assemblies, which are located at the fulcrum of the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assemblies, consist primarily of a plunger, a plunger spring, a check ball, and a check ball spring.
Engine oil supplied by the cylinder head sub-assembly and the built-in spring actuate the valve lash adjuster assembly. The oil pressure and the spring force that act on the plunger push the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly against the cam, adjusting the valve clearance created during the opening and closing of the valve. As a result, engine noise has been reduced.
| *1 | Cam | *2 | No. 1 Valve Rocker Arm Sub-assembly |
| *3 | Valve Lash Adjuster Assembly | - | - |
| *a | Oil Passage | *b | Plunger |
| *c | Check Ball | *d | Check Ball Spring |
| *e | Plunger Spring | - | - |
Tech Tips
Valve clearance adjustment is not necessary because a valve lash adjuster assembly is used.