Important: Parts that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized
for assembly.
- Mark, sort, or organize the components for assembly.
Refer
to Separating Parts.
- Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve rocker arms bearings (2) for binding
or roughness.
- Inspect the valve rocker arm pushrod sockets (3) and valve
stem mating surfaces (1). These surfaces should be smooth with no
scoring or exceptional wear.
- Inspect the pushrods for
worn or scored ends. These surfaces should be smooth with no scoring or
exceptional wear.
- Inspect the pushrods for bends. Roll the pushrod on a flat surface
to determine if the pushrod is bent.
- Inspect the pushrod oil passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the pivot supports
for cracks, wear, or other damage.