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Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Camshaft Roller Follower

Special Tool(s):




Material:





Removal
1. Depending on the camshaft roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover.
2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.

3. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same position. Mark the components for installation into the original location.

Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.





4. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
5. Inspect the camshaft roller follower.

Installation

1. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same position. Mark the components for installation into the original locations.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.





2. Repeat the previous step for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
3. Depending on the camshaft roller follower being serviced, install the LH or RH valve cover.