Rocker Arm: Installation
CAUTION:
Make sure the rocker arms are installed with the concave pocket over the lash adjusters. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the rocker arms and/or lash adjusters.
NOTE:
Coat the rocker arms with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- For rocker arm installation on cylinders #4, rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.
- For rocker arm installation on cylinder #1, rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC compression stroke.
- For rocker arm installation on cylinders #2 and #3, rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at BDC compression stroke.
- For rocker arm installation on cylinders #5 and #6, rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at BDC exhaust stroke.
- Using special tool 8516, press downward on the valve spring, and install rocker arm. See Fig 1.
- Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) .