Clean all parts in a strong solution of laundry detergent and hot water.
Rinse parts with clean hot water.
Use compressed air to dry the parts.
NOTE: The pedestals are made from powdered metal and will appear wet even after they have been cleaned and
dried.
Inspect the components for cracks and excessive wear in the bore.
The socket must move freely on the rocker lever and the plastic socket retainer must be in place and not cracked.
Inspect the nose of the socket for wear.
NOTE: The socket at the tip of the rocker lever must not be removed. This part is not serviceable. If damage to the
socket is found, the rocker lever must be replaced.
Measure the rocker lever bore.
Inspect the rocker lever pedestal and shaft.
It is not uncommon for the rocker lever shaft to have a polished appearance. Inspect for the following to determine rocker lever shaft reusability.
Measure the rocker lever shaft diameter.
Lubricate the rocker lever shaft with clean 15W-40 engine oil.
Install the rocker lever shaft into the rocker lever and rotate the lever 180 degrees about the shaft. the rocker
lever must rotate freely without any binding.
If the rocker lever does not rotate freely, replace the rocker lever shaft and rocker lever.
