Rocker Arm Shaft/Rocker Arm/Lash Adjuster: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rocker Arms and Shaft - Disassembly

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - 4mm SCREW AND NUT

2 - 4mm SCREW AND NUT

3 - WASHER

4 - SPACER

5 - DOWEL

6 - DOWEL

7 - SPACER

8 - WASHER

Remove rocker arm and shafts. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM/ADJUSTER ASSY - REMOVAL) .
Remove dowel pin using a 4 mm screw, nut, spacer and washer installed into the pin. See Fig 1. Thread the screw into the pin, then loosen the nut on the screw. This will pull the dowel out of the shaft support. Do not reuse dowel pins. Remove the rocker arms and pedestals in order.
Check the rocker arm mounting portion of the shafts for wear or damage. Replace if damaged or heavily worn.
Check shaft oil holes for clogging with small wire, clean as required.