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32. Valve Lifter and Guide Clean and Inspect





1. Measure the valve lifter bores in the cylinder head.
Valve Lifter Bore ID 31.000 - 31.025 mm (1.2205 - 1.2214 inch)





2. Inspect the valve lifters for wear, scoring and damage.
3. Measure the valve lifters with the J26900-2.
Valve Lifter OD 30.959 - 30.975 mm (1.2189 - 1.2194 inch)
4. Subtract the valve lifter outside diameter measurement from the valve lifter bore inside diameter measurement to determine the oil clearance.
Standard Valve Lifter-to-Valve Bore Clearance 0.025 - 0.066 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Maximum Valve Lifter-to-Valve Bore Clearance 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)

5. If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum replace the lifter. If the oil clearance is still greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder head (with caps).