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Rocker Arm: Removal

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NOTE: Disconnect the battery negative cable to prevent accidental starter engagement.
  1. Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER  ).
  2. For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 4, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC intake stroke.
  3. For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 1, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC combustion stroke.
  4. For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.
  5. For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 2 and No. 6, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC ignition stroke.
  6. Using special tool 8516 Rocker Arm Remover, press downward on the valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Installing Rocker Arm
    G03512104Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.


NOTE: Disconnect the battery negative cable to prevent accidental starter engagement.
  1. Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER  ).
  2. For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 4, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC intake stroke.
  3. For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 1, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC combustion stroke.
  4. For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.
  5. For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 2 and No. 6, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC ignition stroke.
  6. Using special tool 8516 Rocker Arm Remover, press downward on the valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig 1 ).
Fig 1: Removing Rocker Arm
G03512110Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.