Rocker Arm: Removal

Both sides 

1. Remove the RH valve cover or LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  or VALVE COVER - LH  in this service information.

   LH rocker arm 

NOTE: Failure to remove the oil spray bar in steps may result in damage to the oil spray bar.
NOTE: The nuts for the oil spray bar are captured nuts and remain on the oil spray bar.
Fig 1: Identifying LH Oil Spray Bar Nuts Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Remove the LH oil spray bar. Loosen the nuts 2 revolutions at a time in the sequence shown in illustration until the LH oil spray bar can be removed.
   • Inspect the O-ring seal, replace if necessary.

   RH rocker arm 

NOTE: Failure to remove the oil spray bar in steps may result in damage to the oil spray bar.
NOTE: The nuts for the oil spray bar are captured nuts and remain on the oil spray bar.
Fig 2: Identifying RH Oil Spray Bar Nuts Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Remove the RH oil spray bar. Loosen the nuts 2 revolutions at a time in the sequence shown in illustration until the RH oil spray bar can be removed.
   • Inspect the O-ring seal, replace if necessary.

Both sides 

NOTE: Mark the location of the rocker arm assemblies prior to removing.
NOTE: On early build engines the bolts for the rocker arm assemblies are captured bolts and remain in the rocker arm assemblies.
4. Remove the rocker arm assemblies as needed.
NOTE: To prevent engine damage, keep the push rods in the order in which they were removed. Install all push rods back in their original positions.
5. Mark the location and remove the push rods.
6. Clean and inspect the rocker arm assemblies. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM CLEANING AND INSPECTION  in this service information.
7. Clean and inspect the push rods. For additional information, refer to PUSH ROD CLEANING AND INSPECTION  in this service information.