FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal







REMOVAL





CAUTION: The rocker arm shafts are hollow and are used as lubrication oil passages. The rocker arm and shaft assembly on the RIGHT side of the engine has an oil passage hole from the cylinder head to the third rocker shaft support. The rocker arm shaft assembly on the LEFT side of the engine has an oil passage hole from the cylinder head to the second rocker shaft support.

1. Remove cylinder head covers. Cylinder Head Cover - Removal
2. Identify the rocker arm assembly and rocker arms before disassembly.
3. Remove rocker arm assembly bolts.
4. Remove rocker arm assembly.

NOTE: To prevent air induction into lash adjusters, avoid turning rocker arm assembly upside down.

CAUTION: Do not allow rocker arm assembly to rest on lash adjusters, as damage may occur to lash adjusters and/or plastic retainers.