Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Valve Lifters & Guides

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Mark, sort, and organize the components for assembly.

WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Clean the components in cleaning solvent.
Dry the components with compressed air.

Fig 2: Valve Lifter Pushrod Guides

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

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Lifter Inspection Areas

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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)