Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Installation

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IMPORTANT: Install the valve bridge with the expansion side of bridge away from the injector.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Bridge Setup

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Install the valve bridge.
Install the valve bridge pins.
Install the pushrods.

Fig 2: View Of Pushrods, Valve Spring Caps & Valve Lifter Bridges
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NOTE: The pushrods must be correctly seated in the valve lifter and valve rocker arms before the rocker arm shaft assembly is torqued into place. Improper seating of the pushrods can cause damage to the pushrods or the valve rocker arm shaft assembly components.

Fig 3: View Of Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly

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Install the rocker arm shaft assembly.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 4: Identifying Rocker Arm Shaft Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Install the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the proper sequence. Tighten the rocker arm shaft bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).