For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve rocker arms for wear or scoring in the ball area.
- Inspect the valve rocker arm pushrod sockets and valve stem tip mating surfaces.
- Inspect the valve rocker arm ball for wear or scoring.
- Inspect the pushrods for worn or scored ends. These surfaces should be smooth with no scoring or exceptional wear.
- Inspect the pushrods for bends. Roll the pushrod on a flat surface to determine if the pushrod is bent.
- Inspect the pushrod oil passages for restrictions.
Important: Parts that are to be reused must remain sorted or organized in order to return them to their original location.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
These surfaces should be smooth with no scoring or exceptional wear.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
| • | Clean out the pushrod tube with compressed air. |
| • | Visually look through the pushrod tube for obstructions, a clear pushrod will allow light through. |
| • | Replace pushrod(s) that cannot be cleaned out. |
