Rocker Arm LH: Installation

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All rocker arms

1. NOTE: Lubricate the rocker arm and shaft with clean engine oil.
  
  Slide the rocker arms on the shaft.
2. Install the rocker arm shaft plates.
3. NOTE: The sleeves are captured on the bolts.
  
  Using a hammer, tap the bolts to seat the sleeve in the rocker arm shaft.
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Lubricate the rocker arm shaft-to-valve tip and rocker arm-to-camshaft lobe contact area with clean engine oil prior to installation.

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Lubricate the all LH camshaft lopes with clean engine oil.

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Exhaust rocker arms
NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

If needed, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 6 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so the exhaust valve would be fully closed.

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Install the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) | Stage 3: 60 deg.

Fig 1: LH Exhaust Rocker Shaft Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Intake rocker arms
NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

If needed, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 6 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned at the bottom of its rotation so the intake valve would be fully closed.

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Install the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) | Stage 3: 60 deg.

Fig 2: LH Intake Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
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All rocker arms
Install the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .