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Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Installation

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    Fig 1: View of Valve Bridge
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    NOTE: Install the valve bridge with the expansion side of bridge away from the injector.
  1. Install the valve bridge.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Pushrods, Valve Spring Caps & Valve Lifter Bridges
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  3. Install the valve bridge pins.
  4. Install the pushrods.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Rocker Arm Shaft
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    CAUTION: The pushrods must be correctly seated in the valve lifter and valve rocker arms before the rocker arm shaft assembly is torqued into place. Improper seating of the pushrods can cause damage to the pushrods or the valve rocker arm shaft assembly components.
  6. Install the rocker arm shaft assembly.
  7. Fig 4: Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts. Tighten the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the proper sequence. Tighten the rocker arm shaft bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).