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Overhaul

Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly

NOTE:
^ Identify parts as they are removed so they can be reinstalled in their original location.
^ Remove the rocker shaft bolts before disassembling the rocker arms.
^ Inspect the rocker shaft and rocker arms.
^ The rocker arms must be installed in the same positions if reused.
^ Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply new engine oil to any contact points.
^ Apply new engine oil to the threads of the rocker shaft bolts when installing them.
^ When replacing the rocker arm assembly, remove the fastening hardware from the new rocker arm assembly.