Hydraulic Tappets; Bleeding - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Hydraulic Tappets

Bleeding

1. Fill a container with 5W - 30 or 10W - 30 engine oil,
and place the hydraulic tappet in it. Press down on
the check ball with a thin wire. Bleed the tappet of
air by pumping the plunger slowly until no bubbles
come out of the hydraulic tappet.
WIRE
HYDRAULIC
TAPPET
CHECK BALL
2. Install the hydraulic tappet to the rocker arm.
NOTE:
• Use a new O-ring when reassembling.
• Apply oil to the O-ring before installation.
ROCKER ARM
HYDRAULIC
TAPPET
PLUNGER
5W - 30 or
10W - 30
ENGINE OIL
O-RING
Replace.