Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 175

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES
Valve Tappet, Hydraulic
The internal parts of each hydraulic valve tappet (6500) are matched sets. Do not intermix the parts.
Keep the valve tappets intact until they are to be cleaned. Valve tappets should always be tested
after assembly. Refer to the cleaning, inspection and test procedures in
Disassembly
Disassemble and assemble each valve tappet separately. Identify the valve tappets so they can be
installed in their original bores.
1. Grasp the lock ring with needlenose pliers to release it from the groove. It may be necessary to
depress the plunger to fully release lock ring.
2. Remove the push rod cup, metering valve (disc), plunger and spring.
3. Remove the plunger, the check valve and the check valve retainer and plunger spring. Carefully
remove the plunger spring, the check valve retainer and the check valve disc from the plunger.
Assembly
1. Place the plunger upside down on a clean work bench.
2. Place the check valve (disc or ball check) in position over the oil hole on the bottom of the plunger.
Set the check valve spring on top of the check valve (disc or ball check).
3. Position the check valve retainer over the check valve and spring and push the retainer down into
place on the plunger.
4. Place the plunger spring, and then the plunger (open end up) into the valve tappet body.
5. Position the metering valve (disc) in the plunger, and then place the push rod cup in the plunger.
6. Depress the plunger, and position the closed end of the lock ring in the groove of the valve tappet
body. With the plunger still depressed, position the open ends of the lock ring in the groove. Release
the plunger, and then depress it again to fully seat the lock ring.
7. Use the Hydraulic Tappet Leak-Down Tester TOOL-6500-E or equivalent to fill the valve tappets with
test fluid.
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