18. Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Removal

Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Removal




1. Loosen the adjusting nuts (217) and bolts (216).




2. Loosen the left side rocker shaft retaining bolts in sequence. Loosen the shaft mounting bolts 2 turns at a time in sequence, to prevent damaging the valves or rocker arms.




3. Loosen the right side rocker shaft retaining bolts in sequence. Loosen the shaft mounting bolts 2 turns at a time in sequence, to prevent damaging the valves or rocker arms.





Important: Identify parts as they are removed so they can be installed in their original locations if used again. When removing or installing the rocker arm shaft assembly, do not remove the rocker arm shaft mounting bolts. The bolts will retain the springs and rocker arms on the shaft.

4. Remove the bolts (214) and valve rocker arm and shaft assemblies.
5. Remove the lash adjusters (207).




6. Remove the intake valve rocker arms as an assembly (215) from the shaft (221).
7. Remove the exhaust valve rocker arms (218) and springs (219) from the shaft (220).
8. Remove the nuts (217) and bolts (216), if required.




9. Note the installed positions of the exhaust valve rocker arms (218).