Rocker Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Disconnect the battery negative cable to prevent accidental starter engagement.
- Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER ).
- For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 4, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC intake stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 1, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC combustion stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 2 and No. 6, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC ignition stroke.
- Using special tool 8516 Rocker Arm Remover, press downward on the valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig 1 ).
NOTE:
Disconnect the battery negative cable to prevent accidental starter engagement.
- Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER ).
- For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 4, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC intake stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinder No. 1, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at BDC combustion stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.
- For rocker arm removal on cylinders No. 2 and No. 6, Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC ignition stroke.
- Using special tool 8516 Rocker Arm Remover, press downward on the valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig 1 ).