All camshaft roller followers
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- Depending on the camshaft roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH or Valve Cover - RH in this article.
- Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.
- Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
- Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
- Inspect the camshaft roller follower. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
CAUTION:
If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
NOTE:
Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head in this article.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.