- Remove the rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal.
- Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm
Cover Removal.
- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal.
- Remove the bolts that secure the lifter anti-rotation brackets.
- Remove the anti-rotation brackets.
- Remove the valve lifters from the lifter
bore.
- Inspect the valve lifter for the following conditions:
- Inspect the valve lifter bore in the engine block for wear and
scuffing.
- Inspect the roller for freedom of movement.
- Inspect the roller surface for flat spots and pitting.