Adjuster-Rocker Arm: Installation

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Fig 1: Rocker Arm Shafts/Lash Adjusters/Camshaft

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1 - EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM

2 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM SPACER

3 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER SHAFT

4 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM

5 - CAMSHAFT

6 - CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

7 - EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER SHAFT

Lubricate the roller portion of the rocker arms with clean engine oil.
Install the rocker arm shaft assemblies (3,7) on the camshaft bearing caps (6), camshaft (5), and valve stems. See Fig 1.
Hand start rocker arm shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts.
NOTE: When tightening the rocker shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts, ensure the camshaft bearing caps are fully seated and the roller rocker arms remain seated in their proper position.

Fig 2: Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence
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Tighten the rocker shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually in the sequence shown. See Fig 2. Final torque all bolts to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).
Install cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER - INSTALLATION) .
Connect negative battery cable.