How to Service and Repair a Lash Adjuster on 2002 Dodge Dakota?

To fix the lifter / lash adjuster, remove the air cleaner, cylinder head cover, rocker assembly and push rods. Use the Hydraulic Tappet Remover to Remove Tappets Clean and lubricate them before reinstalling them. Reassemble parts, being careful to reorient, and warm engine to fill hydraulic tappets with oil.

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2002 Dodge Dakota Valve Lifters Part Number: 53010574AB
$35.15 MSRP: $51.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tappet - Valve; Lifter; Tappet Valve
- Replaces: 53010574AA
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53010574AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport, WS | 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Valve Lifters Part Number: 53021077
$31.67 MSRP: $45.60
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- Other Name: Tappet - Valve Lash; Engine Valve Lifter; Valve Lifter; Adjuster Valve Lash
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.9 x 2.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021077
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Valve Lifters Part Number: 4713439
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tappet Package - Valve; Engine Valve Lifter; Valve Lifter; Tappet, Valve - Standard; Tappet Package Valve; Tappet, Valve Lifter; Tappet, Valve
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4713439
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, LE, R/T, S, SE, SLT, SXT, Shelby, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2002 Dodge Dakota Lash Adjuster Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Lash Adjuster on 2002 Dodge Dakota?
A: To fix the lifter / lash adjuster, remove the air cleaner, cylinder head cover, rocker assembly and push rods. Use the Hydraulic Tappet Remover to Remove Tappets Clean and lubricate them before reinstalling them. Reassemble parts, being careful to reorient, and warm engine to fill hydraulic tappets with oil.