### Lash Adjusters

#### BLEEDING

##### 2.0L (SR20DE) Engine

###### 200SX

Fig. 1: Bleeding air from hydraulic lifter — 200SX with 2.0L (SR20DE) engines

NOTE: The hydraulic lifters must be bled to remove the air from them. Air can not be bled from this type of lifter by running the engine.

1. Bleed the lifters as follows:
   1. Submerse the lifter into a container of clean engine oil.
   2. While pushing the plunger, insert a thin rod into the check ball and lightly push the check ball.
   3. Air is completely bled when the plunger no longer moves.

##### 3.0L (VG30DE and VG30DETT) Engines

When removed, the hydraulic lash adjusters should be immersed in a container of clean engine oil in the upright position. No other specific procedures are required

##### 3.0L (VE30DE) Engine

Fig. 2: Push on the lash adjuster to check for air. If the adjuster can be pushed down more than 0.04 in. (1.0 mm), it must be bled — 3.0L (VE30DE) engine

1. Remove the rocker arms and lash adjusters from the cylinder heads.
2. Push down on the lash adjuster. If the adjuster can be depressed 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) or more, the adjuster must be bled. Place the adjuster in a bath of engine oil and insert a wire through the hole in the top of the plunger and depress the check ball. Work the plunger until no air remains in the lash adjuster.
3. Install the rocker arms and the camshaft.
4. Install the rocker covers, start the engine and check operation.