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2. Remove the rocker arms, the rocker arm supports, and
the springs from the rocker arm shaft. Keep these parts
in order, to make sure they will be assembled correctly.
3. Clean and inspect all the components of the rocker arm
assembly. Replace any parts that show significant wear
or damage.
4. Measure the outside diameter of the rocker arm shaft at
the pivot point of each rocker arm. Replace the rocker
arm shaft if it is smaller than the wear limit (refer to
Specifications) at any of the rocker arm pivot points.
Measuring Rocker Arm Shaft
Measuring Rocker Arm Bushing
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5. Measure the inside diameter of each rocker arm bush-
ing. If a rocker arm bushing is larger than the wear limit
(refer to Specifications) or shows significant damage,
replace the bushing or the rocker arm.
6. Replace the rocker arm bushing by pressing the old
bushing out of the rocker arm and pressing the new
bushing into the rocker arm. Use a hone or a ream to
size the bushing to the standard dimension (refer to
Specifications).
7. Loosen the lock nut and remove the valve adjustment
screw from each rocker arm. Inspect each valve adjust-
ment screw and replace any that show significant wear
or damage. Place the valve adjustment screws back in
the rocker arms but do not tighten the lock nuts.
8. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly and make sure the
parts are in the correct order.
Push Rods
1. Clean and inspect the push rods. Replace any Push
Rods that show significant wear or damage.
Checking Bend in Push Rods
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