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Non Active Fuel Management Valve Lifters

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    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Lifter Inspection Areas
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    IMPORTANT: Components that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized for assembly.
  1. Clean the components in cleaning solvent.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
  3. Dry the components with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the valve lifters for the following conditions:
    • 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.