Reassembly & Installation
- Coat all components with clean oil. Reassemble rocker arms and shafts. Ensure components are installed in original location before installing assembly.
NOTE:
Mark on front end of rocker arm shafts must align with marks on front bearing cap. See Fig 1. Install wave washer (located between front bearing cap and rocker arm) with raised area toward timing chain.
- Install camshaft on cylinder head. Install auto-lash adjuster and holder in original location on rocker arm assembly. Install rocker arm assembly to cylinder head. Install camshaft bearing caps and bolts. Tighten bolts to specification.
- Install camshaft sprocket and distributor drive gear. Ensure timing marks on gear and chain are aligned. See Figure. Tighten bolts to specification. Adjust jet valve clearance to specification.
- Apply sealant to semi-circular packing (half-moon seal) and cylinder head and install. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification.
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