Service manual

Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods
Cleaning and Inspection
SIE-ID = 195201
Important: Parts that are to be reused must be
marked, sorted and organized for assembly.
1. Mark, sort, and organize the components for
assembly.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in
Cautions and Notices.
2. Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
3. Dry the components with compressed air.
4. Inspect the valve rocker arm components for the
following:
• Wear or scoring of the valve rocker arm (3)
ball area
• Valve rocker arm (3) pushrod sockets and
valve stem contact surfaces
The contact surfaces should be smooth with
no scoring or excessive wear.
• Valve rocker arm ball (2) for wear or scoring
The contact surface must be smooth with
no scoring or excessive wear.
5. Inspect the valve pushrods for the following:
• Restriction of the oil passage (1)
• Wear or scoring of the end contact surfaces (2)
The end contact surfaces must be smooth with
no scoring or excessive wear.
• Shaft for bends (3)
Roll the valve pushrod on a flat surface to
determine if the valve pushrod is bent.
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6-74 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L Engine
2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)