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Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Removal

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  1. Loosen the valve clearance lock nuts on each rocker arm.
    Fig 1: View Of Valve Clearance Adjusting Screw
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  2. Loosen the valve clearance adjusting screw on each rocker arm to relieve tension on the valve train.
  3. Remove the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the proper sequence.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Arm Shaft Bolt Loosening Sequence
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  4. Remove the rocker arm shaft assembly from the cylinder head.
  5. Remove the valve bridge pins.
  6. Remove the valve bridges.
  7. Remove the pushrods.
    Fig 3: View Of Pushrods, Valve Spring Caps & Valve Lifter Bridges
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