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Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, And Push Rod: Removal

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NOTE: All valve train components must be reassembled in the exact order and position from which they were removed.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries. Remove the interior engine cover from the vehicle (if equipped). Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). See ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY COVERS .
  2. Remove the bolts for the valve rocker arm shaft. There are 2 shafts for each cylinder head. Remove the valve rocker arm shaft with the valve rocker arms.
    3. NOTE: The push rods have different degrees of hardness at each end. A paint stripe identifies the upper end of the push rod. If the paint stripe is not visible, mark the push rod on the upper end as the push rods are removed.
  3. Remove the push rods from the engine block. Use a pair of pliers to break off the end of the nylon valve rocker arm retainers from the valve rocker arm shaft. Remove the valve rocker arm retainers with a pair of pliers. Slide the valve rocker arms from the rocker arm shaft.
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