Valve Lifters Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Push the roller towards the roller lifter body and measure the distance between the bottom of the roller and the roller lifter body. The production value is 0.989-1.0 mm (0.0389-0.0394 in) and the service limit is 0.9 mm (0.0354 in).
- Replace the valve lifter if the measurement exceeds the service limit.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following:
- The valve lifter body for scuffing and wear
- The valve lifter roller assembly for wear
- The valve lifter roller for smooth rotation