Rocker Arm, Valve: Installation
The longer pushrods are for the exhaust side and the shorter pushrods are for the intake side.
- Install the pushrods in the same order as noted during removal.
- Install the pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).CAUTION:
Make sure that the retainers (1) and the rocker arms (2) are not overlapped when tightening bolts or engine damage could result.
CAUTION:Verify the pushrod(s) are installed into the rocker arm(s) (2) and the tappet(s) correctly while installing the rocker shaft assembly (3) or engine damage could result. Recheck after the rocker shaft assembly has been tightened to specification.
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).
- Install the rocker shaft assemblies in the same location as noted during removal.
- Using the sequence shown, tighten the rocker shaft bolts as follows:
- Snug to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.)
- Torque to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.)
- Individually loosen by 1/2 turn and re-torque to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.)
- Finally, Rotate 30 degrees
CAUTION:Do Not rotate or crank the engine during or immediately after rocker arm installation. Allow the hydraulic roller tappets adequate time to bleed down (about five minutes).
- Remove pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).
- Using the sequence shown, install the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION
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- Install the ignition coils (1). Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL
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- Install the engine cover (2).
- Install the oil fill cap (1).
- Connect the negative battery cable (2).