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Valve Rocker Arm - Removal






REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).





2. Remove the engine cover (2).





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





4. Install the pushrod retainer (1).





5. Using the sequence shown, loosen the rocker shafts retaining bolts.






CAUTION: The rocker shaft assemblies are not interchangeable between the intake and the exhaust, failure to install them in the correct location could result in engine damage. The intake rocker arms (1) are marked with the letter "I" (2).






CAUTION: Do not remove the retainers (1) from the rocker shaft (3).

6. Remove the rocker shaft (3). Note the rocker shaft location for reassembly.

CAUTION: The longer pushrods are for the exhaust side and the shorter pushrods are for the intake side.

7. Remove the pushrods. Note the pushrod location for reassembly.