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Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Special Tools:






Removal
1. Remove the valve cover.





2. Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke.





3. Install the Valve Spring Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

4. Note: The roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record roller follower locations.





Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve springs and remove the cam roller followers.

Installation





1. Use the (A) Valve Spring Compressor to compress the (B) valve spring and install the (C) camshaft roller followers in their original locations.





2. Remove the Valve Spring Spacer.
3. Install the valve cover.