Rocker Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Cover Torque Sequence

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Remove cylinder head cover. REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Pushrod Retaining Plate
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1 - PUSHROD RETAINING PLATE FASTENER

2 - PUSHROD HOLDER
Install pushrod retaining plate (1)special tool 9070.

Fig 3: Rocker Shaft Torque Sequence
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Loosen the rocker shafts using the sequence provided.
CAUTION: The rocker shaft assemblies are not interchangeable between intake and exhaust. The intake rocker arms are marked with an "I".
Remove the rocker shafts. Note location for reassembly.
CAUTION: The longer push rods are for the exhaust side, and the shorter push rods are for intake side.
Remove the pushrods. Note pushrod location for reassembly.

Fig 4: Rocker Arm Retainer R+I

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1 - ASSEMBLY TANG

2 - RETAINER ( FULLY SEATED )

3 - SPACER

4 - ROCKER ARM

CAUTION: Do not remove the retainers from the rocker shaft. The assembly tangs (1) at the bottom of the retainers (2) can be damaged, causing the assembly tangs to break off, and get into the engine.