For 1990-2009 cars

### Valve Lifters

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

1. Clean the components in cleaning solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

2. Dry the components with compressed air.
3. Inspect the valve lifters for the following conditions and replace as necessary:

• | 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.

### Valve Guides

Inspect the valve lifter guides for the following conditions and replace as necessary:

• | Cracks or damage

• | Above acceptable wear in the lifter mounting bores