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Rocker Arm Shaft


V6-232

These engines use stamped steel rocker arms retained by a fulcrum seat which bolts directly to the cylinder head and guides the rocker arm. Torque fulcrum bolts in two steps as follows: For each valve rotate crankshaft until tappet rests on heel (base circle) of camshaft lobe and torque fulcrum bolt to 5-11 ft. lbs. After initial torquing all fulcrum bolts, final torque to 19-25 ft. lbs. Final torque may be done with camshaft in any position.