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Rocker Arms & Push Rods: Installation

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  1. Lubricate rocker arms and pushrods with clean engine oil. Lubricate flange of rocker arm bolt and any contacting surfaces. Install rocker arm pivot support. Install pushrods, making sure they seat properly into lifter sockets. Install rocker arms and bolts. DO NOT fully tighten bolts at this time.
    CAUTION: Rocker arm bolts must be tightened to specification with appropriate piston at TDC of compression stroke to avoid damage to valve train.
  2. Rotate crankshaft so No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Tighten rocker arms in order listed. See ROCKER ARM TIGHTENING SEQUENCE  table. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Rotate crankshaft so No. 6 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Tighten appropriate rocker arms. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
ROCKER ARM TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

Application Adjust Cylinders No.
Cylinder No. 1 (1)
Exhaust 1, 2, 7 & 8
Intake 1, 3, 4 & 5
Cylinder No. 6 (1)
Exhaust 3, 4, 5 & 6
Intake 2, 6, 7 & 8
(1) Piston at TDC of compression stroke.
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