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Removal & Installation (SOHC)

  1. Remove camshaft/rocker cover. Loosen rocker arm shaft bolts evenly and in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Fig 1. Mark each part for installation reference. Rocker arms are NOT interchangeable. Remove rocker arm shaft assembly and bolts. Inspect all components for wear or damage. See ROCKER ARM SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure oil holes in rocker arm shafts face down. Evenly tighten bolts to specification in 2-3 steps and in sequence. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
ROCKER ARM SPECIFICATIONS (SOHC)

Application In. (mm)
Rocker Arm I.D. .7087-.7097 (18.000-18.027)
Rocker Arm Shaft O.D. .7070-.7079 (17.959-17.980)
Rocker Arm-To-Shaft Clearance
Standard .0008-.0027 (.020-.068)
Wear Limit .004 (.10)
Fig 1: Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence (SOHC)
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