Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Components that are to be used again must remain sorted or organized in order to return them to their original location.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
 
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following conditions:
 
| •  | A damaged, mis-positioned, or broken clip (1) | 
 
| •  | A scored or worn pushrod socket (2) | 
 
| •  | A severely scuffed or worn lifter body (3) | 
 
|    | If the valve lifter body shows scuffing or wear, inspect the engine block valve lifter bores for wear or damage. | 
 
| •  | Flat spots on the roller (4) | 
 
- If flat spots are found on the lifter or lifters, inspect the corresponding lobe on the camshaft for damage.
 
- Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following conditions:
 
| •  | Excessive guide slot side wear | 
 
- Inspect the valve lifter guide retainer for the following conditions:
 
| •  | Wear, damage, or stress cracking in the leg areas | 
 
| •  | Wear or damage around the retainer bolt holes |