16. Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal

Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal




1. DO NOT lift the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold (VLOM) (2) by the electrical lead frame (1).




2. Remove the VLOM to cylinder retaining bolts (2).
3. Remove the VLOM (1) from the cylinder block (3).




4. Identify the 8 VLOM outer gasket retaining strap locations (1-8).





Note: 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.

5. Cut the 8 VLOM outer gasket retaining straps (1).




6. Remove the VLOM outer gasket (1) from the VLOM (2).