43. Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection

Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection

Important: Components that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized for assembly.

1. Mark, sort, or organize the components for assembly. Refer to Separating Parts .
2. Clean the components in cleaning solvent.

3. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

Dry the components with compressed air.





4. 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)
^ Plugged oil hole (6)
^ Worn or damaged roller bearing The roller should rotate freely with no binding or roughness.





5. Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following conditions:
^ For cracks or damage
^ Excessive wear in the lifter mounting bores