Rocker Arm, Valve: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
Remove the engine cover.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Ignition Coil
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Remove the ignition coils (1). Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Cover Removal/Tightening Sequence
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Using the sequence shown in illustration, remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL, 5.7L .

Fig 4: Pushrod Retaining Plate
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Install the pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).

Fig 5: Rocker Shafts Retaining Bolt Removal & Tightening Sequence
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Using the sequence shown in illustration, loosen the rocker shafts retaining bolts.

Fig 6: Intake Rocker Arm Marking
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CAUTION:
The rocker shaft assemblies are not interchangeable between the intake and the exhaust, failure to install them in the correct location could result in engine damage. The intake rocker arms (1) are marked with the letter "I" (2).

Fig 7: Retainers, Rocker Arm & Rocker Shaft
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CAUTION:
Do not remove the retainers (1) from the rocker shaft (3).
Remove the rocker shaft (3). Note the rocker shaft location during removal.
CAUTION:
The longer pushrods are for the exhaust side and the shorter pushrods are for the intake side.
Remove the pushrods. Note the pushrod location during removal.