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Rocker Arm: Removal

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LH cylinder head rocker arm shafts 

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
  1. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  2. Disconnect the 4 LH ignition wires from the LH cylinder head 4 lower spark plugs.
  3. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

    Remove the 4 lower spark plugs from the LH cylinder head.

  4. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 6 cylinder camshaft intake valve is open.
  5. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
  6. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 6 cylinder camshaft exhaust valve is open.
  7. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.

    RH cylinder head rocker arm shafts 

  8. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  9. Disconnect the 4 LH ignition wires from the RH cylinder head 4 lower spark plugs.
  10. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

    Remove the 4 lower spark plugs from the RH cylinder head.

  11. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft lobe intake valve is closed.
  12. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
  13. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft lobe exhaust valve is closed.
  14. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.
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