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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left or the right valve rocker arm covers. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - LEFT  or VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .
  2. Remove the rocker arm bolts and discard the bolts.

    Important:  Place the valve train parts in a rack in order to ensure that they are installed in the same location from which they were removed.

    Important:  Use care when removing the pushrods. Ensure that they do not fall down into the lifter valley.

  3. Remove the rocker arms.
  4. Remove the pushrods.
    Fig 1: Removing Rocker Arms
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