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3.
Rotate crankshaft until both valves are closed on head
being repaired.
being repaired.
4.
Remove two 5/16 in. rocker arm retaining bolts (12) at
push rod end.
push rod end.
5.
Remove remaining fasteners and washers (13, 14 and
15) holding lower rocker arm cover to cylinder head.
15) holding lower rocker arm cover to cylinder head.
6.
Remove lower rocker cover (18).
NOTE
Remove lower rocker boxes as an assembly; then disassem-
ble as required.
ble as required.
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CAUTION
Mark rocker arm shafts for reassembly in their original
positions. Valve train components must be reinstalled in
their original positions to prevent accelerated wear and
increased valve train noise.
positions. Valve train components must be reinstalled in
their original positions to prevent accelerated wear and
increased valve train noise.
7.
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Remove rocker arm shafts by tapping
them out using a hammer and a soft metal punch.
8.
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Remove rocker arms (10, 11); mark
them for reassembly in their original locations.
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CAUTION
Distortion to the head, cylinder and crankcase studs may
result if head screws are not loosened (or tightened)
gradually in the sequence shown in
result if head screws are not loosened (or tightened)
gradually in the sequence shown in
9.
Loosen each head screw 1/8-turn follow-
ing the sequence shown.
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CAUTION
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Do not attempt to remove the front isola-
tor mount from front cylinder head. Isolator mount is an
integral component and is not meant to be removed
unless absolutely necessary. Repeated removals and
installations will damage cylinder head threads.
integral component and is not meant to be removed
unless absolutely necessary. Repeated removals and
installations will damage cylinder head threads.
Figure 3-6. Removing Rocker Arm Shafts
Figure 3-7. Front Isolator Mount Warning
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Retaining notch
Position of rocker
arm retaining bolts
arm retaining bolts
5740
Figure 3-8. Head Screw Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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3
4
2
1
3
4
2
Front cylinder
Rear cylinder