For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the valve lifters in cleaning solvent.
- Dry the valve lifters with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following:
- Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following:
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
| • | Bent or broken clip (1) |
| • | Worn push rod socket (2) |
| • | Scuffed or worn sides (3) |
| • | If the valve lifter shows wear, inspect the engine block lifter bores for wear or damage. |
| • | Flat spots on the roller (4) |
| • | Loose or damaged pin (5) |
| • | Plugged oil hole (6) |
| • | Worn or damaged roller bearing |
| • | The roller should rotate freely with no binding or roughness. |
| • | For cracks or damage |
| • | Excessive wear in the lifter mounting bores |
- Clean the valve lifters in cleaning solvent.
- Dry the valve lifters with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following:
- Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following:
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
| • | Bent or broken clip (1) |
| • | Worn push rod socket (2) |
| • | Scuffed or worn sides (3) |
| If the valve lifter shows wear, inspect the engine block lifter bores for wear or damage. |
| • | Flat spots on the roller (4) |
| • | Loose or damaged pin (5) |
| • | Plugged oil hole (6) |
| • | Worn or damaged roller bearing |
| The roller should rotate freely with no binding or roughness. |
| • | For cracks or damage |
| • | Excessive wear in the lifter mounting bores |
