Rocker Arm Assembly & Push Rod: Removal
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- Remove the valve cover. See VALVE COVERS .
- Remove the 16 rocker arm bolts, the 8 rocker arm assemblies, and the push rods. See Figure.
- Remove the retaining clip. See Fig 1. Remove the rocker arm pedestal from the rocker arm. Remove the steel ball from the rocker arm.
NOTE:
Be careful when removing the rocker arm snap retaining clip. DO NOT lose the rocker arm steel ball.