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ROCKER ARMS (Continued)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover(s). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
CAUTION: Always rotate engine by turning the
crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve
and/or piston damage.
(2) Rotate engine until the cam lobe is on its base
circle (heel), on the rocker arm being removed.
CAUTION: Depress valve spring only enough to
remove rocker arm.
(3) Using Special Tools 8215-A and 8216-A Adap-
tor, depress valve spring only enough to release ten-
sion on rocker arm (Fig. 44).
(4) Remove rocker arm from cylinder head.
CAUTION: If rocker arms are to be reused, identify
position of rocker arms for reassembly in their orig-
inal positions.
(5) Repeat procedure for each rocker arm removed.
(6) Inspect the rocker arm for wear or damage.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER
ARMS - INSPECTION)
Fig. 44 Rocker Arm - Removal/Installation - 2.7L
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8215-A
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8216-A
3 - 3/8 DRIVE RACHET
HEAD/CYLINDER
INSPECTION
Inspect the cam follower assembly for wear or
HEAD
damage (Fig. 45). Replace as necessary.
1 – LASH ADJUSTER POCKET
2 – OIL SQUIRT HOLE
3 – ROLLER
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate rocker arms with clean engine oil
before installation.
(2) Rotate engine until cam lobe is on its base cir-
cle (heel) of rocker arm being installed.
(3) Using Special Tools 8215-A and 8216-A Adap-
tor, depress valve spring only enough to install
rocker arm (Fig. 44).
(4) Install rocker arm in original position (if
reused) over valve and lash adjuster. Release tension
on valve spring.
NOTE: Inspect rocker arm for proper engagement
into lash adjuster and valve tip.
(5) Repeat procedure for each rocker arm being
installed.
(6) Install cylinder head cover(s). Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
ENGINE 2.7L DOHC
Fig. 45 Rocker Arm
9 - 183
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