Cam follower assembly and method of manufacturing thereof

An improved cam follower for a vehicle engine comprising:

• a body operatively configured to engage with a cam via a rolling member, the body defining a body diameter, a first open end, and a second end;
• a spring seat defining a spring seat opening and an interlock portion integral to the spring seat, the spring seat being affixed to the first open end of the body via the interlock portion engaging with a first region of the body, the spring seat defining a spring seat diameter wherein the spring seat diameter is greater than the body diameter;
• a tower operatively configured to couple a pushrod to the body, the tower being disposed in a pin housing through the spring seat opening at the first open end of the body, the tower having an upper flange;
• a spring disposed between the spring seat and the upper flange of the tower;
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• an anti-rotation member movably affixed to the spring seat.