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Rocker Arm / Adjuster Assembly: Installation

NOTE: This procedure can be done with the engine in or out of the vehicle.
  1. Lubricate the ball ends of the push rods with Mopar Engine Oil Supplement, or equivalent and install push rods in their original locations. Ensure that the bottom end of each push rod is centered in the tappet plunger cap seat.
  2. Using Mopar Engine Oil Supplement, or equivalent, lubricate the area of the rocker arm that the pivot contacts. Install rocker arms, pivots and bridge above each cylinder in their originally position (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Installing Rocker Arms, Pivots And Bridge
    G02712044Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Loosely install the capscrews through each bridge.
  4. At each bridge, tighten the capscrews alternately, one turn at a time, to avoid damaging the bridge. Tighten the capscrews to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Install the engine cylinder head cover (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION ).
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