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Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair


Fig. 7 Compressing Valve Springs:




Fig. 8 Rocker Arms, Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters, Valve Springs & Valve Stem Seals:






1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect breather hoses from camshaft carrier cover.
3. Remove camshaft carrier cover attaching bolt, then remove cover.
4. Using tool No. J-33302-B or equivalent, compress valve and springs, Fig. 7, then remove remove rocker arms, thrust pieces and hydraulic valve lash adjusters, Fig. 8. Tag components so they can be installed in the same position.
5. Reverse procedure to install.