Active Fuel Management Valve Lifters
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- Clean the components in cleaning solvent.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following conditions:
- Broken or collapsed spring (1)
- Worn pushrod socket (2)
- Plugged lubrication hole (3)
- Plugged lifter oil-switching hole (4)
- Flat spots on the roller (5)
- Worn or damaged roller bearing (6)
The roller should rotate freely with no binding or roughness.
- Scuffed or worn sides (7)
NOTE:
Components that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized for assembly.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning .