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45. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Clean and Inspect





^ Inspect the valve rocker arms and balls at the mating surfaces. These surfaces should be smooth and free of scoring or other damage.
^ Inspect the valve rocker arm pushrod sockets and valve stem mating surfaces. These surfaces should be smooth with no scoring or exceptional wear.
^ Inspect the valve pushrods for scored ends or bends.