Rocker Arm & Valve Lash Adjuster: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 1995 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect spark plug wires. Remove valve covers and gaskets.
- To check valve lash adjuster operation, insert a small wire through air bleed hole at top of rocker arm, directly above valve lash adjuster. Lightly push valve lash adjuster check ball downward.
- With check ball held downward, move rocker arm up and down to check for rocker arm free play. Replace valve lash adjuster if no rocker arm free play exists.
- To remove rocker arms and valve lash adjusters, install valve lash adjuster retainers on rocker arms. See Fig 1. Remove distributor drive adapter.
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove, camshaft bearing cap bolts. Mark location of rocker arms for installation reference. Camshaft bearing caps are numbered for location. See Figure. Remove rocker arms, shafts and camshaft bearing caps as an assembly.