Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Install
Installation Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Lubricate pushrods (6) with clean engine oil. Install pushrods (6) in the cylinder head.
Note: Ensure that the pushrods are installed correctly in the socket of the valve lifters.
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- Install caps (5) on the top of the valve stems.
- Install O-ring seal (9) on base (8) .
- Install rocker shaft assembly (4) and base (8) for the valve mechanism cover on cylinder head (7) .
- Install bolts (1) and nuts (2) finger tight.
Note: Ensure that the ends of the adjusting screws on each rocker arm are properly seated in the ends of pushrods (6) .
Note: Lubricate nuts (2) with clean engine oil before installation.
- Tighten bolts (1) on each end of the base (8) for the valve mechanism cover.
- The nut tightening sequence moves from the center of the rocker shaft outward. Tighten nuts (1) and bolts (2) evenly to a torque of 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Adjust the valve lash. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust" for the correct procedure to adjust the valve lash.
- The torque for adjusting screws (3) is 14 N·m (10 lb ft).
End By: Install the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
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