Important: Components that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized
for assembly.
- Mark, sort, or organize the components for assembly. Refer to
Separating Parts
.
- Clean the components in cleaning solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following conditions:
| • | Bent or broken clip (1) |
| • | Worn pushrod 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) |
| • | Worn or damaged roller bearing |
| • | The roller should rotate
freely with no binding or roughness. |
- Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following:
| • | Excessive wear in the lifter mounting bores |
