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Rocker Arms & PUSHRODS: Removal

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  1. Remove negative battery cable. Remove interior engine cover (if equipped). Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs. Disconnect wiring harness from clips and move wiring harness aside. Remove PCV valve and tube. Remove EGR tube from intake and exhaust manifold. Remove brake booster vacuum hose.
  2. Remove air cleaner an duct. Remove oil fill tube and oil level indicator tube (if necessary). Remove A/C compressor and lay aside (leave hoses attached). Remove valve covers. Remove rocker arm nuts. If pushrods are to be replaced only, back off valve rocker arm bolts until valve rocker arm can be swung away from pushrod and remove pushrod.