Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Rocker Arm Assembly:

These engines use stamped steel rocker arms retained by a fulcrum seat which bolts directly to the cylinder head and guides the rocker arm.

1. Torque fulcrum bolts in two steps as follows:
a. For each valve, rotate crankshaft until valve lifter rests on heel (base circle) of camshaft lobe, and torque fulcrum bolt to 5-11 ft lb.
b. After initial torquing of all fulcrum bolts, final torque to 19-25 ft lb. Final torque may be done with camshaft in any position.