CONSTRUCTION
The valve lash adjuster assembly, which is located at the fulcrum of the valve rocker arm sub-assembly, consists primarily of a plunger, plunger spring, check ball and check ball spring.
The engine oil supplied by the cylinder head and the built-in spring actuates the valve lash adjuster assembly. The oil pressure and the spring force that act on the plunger push the valve rocker arm sub-assembly against the cam, in order to adjust the valve clearance that is created during the opening and closing of the valve. As a result, engine noise has been reduced.
| *1 | Cam | *2 | Valve Rocker Arm Sub-assembly |
| *3 | Oil Passage | *4 | Valve Lash Adjuster Assembly |
| *5 | Plunger | *6 | Check Ball |
| *7 | Check Ball Spring | *8 | Plunger Spring |