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Items 3-1: Rocker Arm Installation Note

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  1. Install the rocker arms.
    • Position the rocker arms and pivots.
    • Hand-start the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Tightening Rocker Arm Bolts
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