Valve Lifters and Guiders Clean and Inspect

1. Mark, sort, and organize the components for assembly.

IMPORTANT: Components that are to be reused must be marked, sorted, and organized for assembly.

2. Clean the components in cleaning solvent.

CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Dry the components with compressed air.





4. Inspect the valve lifter pushrod guides for excessive wear.
5. Inspect the valve lifter pushrod guides for cracks or damage.





6. Inspect the valve lifter for the following:
^ Broken or damaged clip (1)
^ Worn pushrod socket (2)
^ Scuffed or worn lifter body (3)
If the valve lifter shows scuffing or wear, inspect the engine block valve lifter bores for wear.
^ Worn roller (4)
^ Loose or damaged pin (5)
^ Plugged oil hole (6)