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20. Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Removal

Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Removal





1. Remove the valve rocker arm shaft assembly retaining bolts.

Important: Mark the valve rocker arm assemblies, in order to return each assembly to the original location.

2. Remove the valve rocker arm shaft assemblies.





Important: Mark the valve pushrods, in order to return each valve pushrod to its original location and direction during installation. Each end of the valve pushrods has a different degree of hardness. The upper end of the valve pushrod is copper colored. A paint stripe also identifies the upper end of the valve pushrod.

3. Remove the valve pushrods.