2004 John Deer Buck Utility ATV 500, 500EX and 500EXT Service Manual, Page 99Get this manual
1 Remove cylinder head no5Pull the push rods no9 out of cylinder no6
Check push rod end for wear or damageCheck push rod for bends by placing the rod on flat metal plateRotate rod and measure the deflection with dial indicatorIf the rod is bent, it should be replacedPush Rod Bend
V01C1DA
V01c1da2.EPS
Service Limit
0.2 mm (0.008 in