Removal Procedure
Caution:This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove thespark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing thespark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage orcylinder head damage.
Remove the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.Note:Make sure that any water and/or debris is blown out of thespark plug holes prior to removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs using a 5/8-inch spark plugsocket.Installation ProcedureCaution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Caution:Do not coat spark plug threads with anti-seize compound. Ifanti-seize compound is used and spark plugs are over-torqued,damage to the cylinder head threads may result.
Install the spark plugs.Specification
The spark plug gap is 1.0-mm(0.040-in).Tighten
Tighten the plugs to 20-Y(15-lb-ft).Install the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.
Valve Lifter Replacement - Left Side
Removal ProcedureRemove the applicable camshafts. Refer toCamshaft Replacement - Left Side.Remove the rocker arms. Refer toValve Rocker Arm Replacement - Left Side.Remove the lifters. Refer toValve Lifter Removal - Left SideClean and inspect the camshafts, rocker arms and lifters.Repair or replace a ...