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Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Rocker Arm

Removal

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.

CAUTION: If removing more than one rocker arm, mark the components removed for correct location.

1. Remove the valve cover.





2. Remove the rocker arms.
- Remove the bolts.

Installation





1. Install the rocker arms.
- Position the rocker arms.
- Hand-start the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the valve cover.
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