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Removal & Installation (5.0L & 5.7L)

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Rocker arm studs are pressed into cylinder head. Install Stud Remover (J-5802-01) over stud. Install flat washer and nut. Tighten nut to remove stud from cylinder head. If stud is loose in cylinder head, ream stud bore for oversize stud. Use Reamer (J-5715) to Ream stud bore for.003" (.08 mm) oversize stud or (J-6036) for.013" (.33 mm) oversize stud. Coat press-fit area of stud with hypoid axle lubricant. Using Stud Driver (J-6880), drive stud into bore until driver bottoms against cylinder head.