Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove the valve cover.

2. Note: Both the left and right rocker arms and push rods are removed the same way. Only the left side is shown.





Remove the 16 rocker arm bolts, the eight rocker arm assemblies, and the push rods.

3. Note: Be careful when removing the rocker arm snap retaining clip. Do not lose the rocker arm steel ball.





Remove the snap retaining clip.





4. Remove the rocker arm pedestal from the rocker arm.





5. Remove the steel ball from the rocker arm.

Installation





1. Place the steel ball in the rocker and cup and lubricate with clean engine oil.





2. Place the rocker arm pedestal on the steel ball, and the rocker arm.





3. Snap the retaining clip over the rocker arm pedestal groove.
4. Lubricate the push rod ends with engine oil and install the push rod, copper end up.

5. CAUTION: Make sure to follow the next step of this procedure to prevent bent valves.

Rotate the engine until the mark on the crankshaft damper is at 11 o'clock, to prevent damage when installing the intake rocker arm and exhaust rocker arm.

6. Note: Both the left and right side rocker arms and push rods are installed the same way. Only the left side is shown.





Install the eight push rods, the eight rocker arms and the 16 rocker arm bolts.
7. Install the valve cover.