Second Design

Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation (Second Design)





Important:
* When using the valve train components again, always install the components to the original location and position.

* Valve lash is net build. No valve adjustment is required.

Lubricate the valve rocker arms and pushrods with clean engine oil.
* Lubricate the flange of the valve rocker arm bolts with clean engine oil.
* Install the valve rocker arm pivot support.





Important: Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the valve lifter sockets.

* Install the pushrods.





Important:
* Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the ends of the rocker arms.

* DO NOT tighten the rocker arm bolts at this time.

Install the rocker arms and bolts.




* Rotate the crankshaft until number 1 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke.
In this position, cylinder number 1 rocker arms will be off lobe lift, and the crankshaft sprocket key will be at the 1:30 position. The camshaft and crankshaft sprocket alignment marks (1, 2) will be in the 12 o'clock position. If viewing from the rear of the engine, the additional crankshaft pilot hole, non-threaded, will be in the 10:30 position.
The engine firing order is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3.
Cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7 are left bank.
Cylinders 2, 4, 6, and 8 are right bank.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

* With the engine in the number 1 firing position, tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:

* Tighten the exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 1, 2, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
* Tighten the intake valve rocker arm bolts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

* Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees.
* Tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:

* Tighten the exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
* Tighten the intake valve rocker arm bolts 2, 6, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).