How to Manually Bleed Aerated Oil from a Hydraulic Lash Adjuster to Remove Sponginess on 2009 Dodge Journey?

To bleed aerated oil out of the hydraulic lash adjuster, heat the engine, remove the cylinder head cover and place the rocker arm on the base circle of the cam. Use Release Probe 8351 to unseat the check ball, collapse the adjuster and refill with non-aerated oil. Repeat if sponginess is present; replace rocker arms if necessary.

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- Other Name: Tappet - Valve; Valve Lifter; Tappet; Tappet Valve Solid Bucket Tappets Thickness Is Stamped On Inside Of Bucket.; Tappet Valve See Note
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.6 x 1.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4884594AB
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Journey Submodels:
- AVP, Base, Crossroad, Express, SE, SE Value, SXT | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Q: How to Manually Bleed Aerated Oil from a Hydraulic Lash Adjuster to Remove Sponginess on 2009 Dodge Journey?
A: To bleed aerated oil out of the hydraulic lash adjuster, heat the engine, remove the cylinder head cover and place the rocker arm on the base circle of the cam. Use Release Probe 8351 to unseat the check ball, collapse the adjuster and refill with non-aerated oil. Repeat if sponginess is present; replace rocker arms if necessary.