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Valve Rocker Arm - Removal






REMOVAL










1. Remove the cylinder head cover(s) Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.

CAUTION: Always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

2. Rotate engine until the cam lobe is on its base circle (heel), on the rocker arm being removed.










CAUTION: Depress valve spring only enough to remove rocker arm.

3. Using Valve Spring Compressor 8215A (1) and Valve Spring Adapter 8216A (2), depress valve spring only enough to release tension on rocker arm.
4. Remove rocker arm from cylinder head.

CAUTION: If rocker arms are to be reused, identify position of rocker arms for reassembly in their original positions.

5. Repeat procedure for each rocker arm removed.
6. Inspect the rocker arm for wear or damage Procedures.