Valve Lifter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check contact and sliding surfaces for wear or scratches.

Fig 1: Checking Contact And Sliding Surfaces For Wear
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check diameter of valve lifter and valve lifter guide bore.
Valve lifter outer diameter:

33.977 - 38.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.5349 in)

Fig 2: Checking Valve Lifter Outer Diameter
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Lifter guide bore diameter:

34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)

Fig 3: Checking Lifter Guide Bore Diameter
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.