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Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. NOTE: Do not disassemble the rocker arm assembly. They are serviced as an assembly only.

    Clean all parts with a suitable solvent. Use filtered, compressed air to dry the parts.

    Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arm Assembly
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  2. Looking from the side of the rocker arm assembly, inspect each rocker arm ball for scuffing. Install new rocker arm assemblies as required.
    Fig 2: Locating Rocker Arm Ball
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  3. Inspect each rocker arm pivot foot and cup for pitting and scuffing. Install new rocker arm assemblies as required.
    Fig 3: Locating Rocker Arm Pivot Foot And Cup
    G08593109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.