Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Camshaft Roller Follower

Valve Train Components - Exploded View:

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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed.

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed.

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

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.