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Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Camshaft Roller Follower

Valve Train Components - Exploded View

LH side

LH side:





RH side

RH side:




Special Tool(s):




Material:





Removal and Installation

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the LH and RH valve covers.

3. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
4. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





5. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.





6. Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.

7. NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Using the special tool, remove the roller followers.





8. NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.