Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection (LS7)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Mark, sort, or organize the components for assembly. Refer to Separating Parts .
- Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve rocker arm 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 in order to determine if the pushrod is bent.
- Inspect the pushrod oil passages for restrictions.
NOTE:
Parts that are to be used again must be marked, sorted or organized for assembly.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .