Rocker Arm: Removal
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NOTE:
This procedure should be used when removing and replacing the clipped roller finger follower or hydraulic lash adjuster and the camshafts are not removed.
LH side rocker arm
- Remove the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
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NOTE: This step only necessary if the pedestal cap needs to be removed to access the clipped roller finger followers.
Remove the bolts and the pedestal cap.
- Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the clipped roller finger follower to be removed.
- Remove the clipped roller finger follower. Repeat steps for any other clipped roller finger follower that needs to be removed.
RH side rocker arm
- Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH . Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the clipped roller finger follower to be removed.
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- Install Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower., 303-1633-01 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
- Turn the knob on the special tool clockwise to depress the valve and spring.
- Remove the clipped roller finger follower. Repeat steps for any other clipped roller finger follower that needs to be removed.