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Valve Tappet: Removal

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CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet (6500), mark components removed for correct location.
  1. Remove the lower intake manifold (9424). For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  2. Remove the valve cover (6582). For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  3. Remove the rocker arms (6564).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the rocker arms.
    Fig 1: Removing Rocker Arms
    G01535888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the push rods (6565).
    Fig 2: Removing Push Rods
    G01535889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the valve tappet guide and valve tappet.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Tappet Guide And Valve Tappet
    G01535890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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