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Valve Rocker Arm - Disassembly






DISASSEMBLY






CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark the rocker arms. Damage to the rocker arms could occur.

1. Using a permanent ink or paint marker, identify the location and position on each rocker arm and remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly Valve Rocker Arm - Removal










2. Remove the dowel pins using a 4 mm screw, nut, spacer, and washer installed into the pin. Thread the screw into the pin, then loosen the nut on the screw. This will pull the dowel out of the shaft support. Do not reuse the dowel pins.






NOTE: The identification marks (notches) (1) face toward the front of the engine for the left head and toward the rear of the engine for the right head.

3. Remove the rocker arms and pedestals in order.
4. Check the rocker arm mounting portion of the shafts for wear or damage. Replace if damaged or heavily worn.
5. Check the shaft oil holes for clogging with a small wire, clean as required.