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Rocker Arm Assembly: Removal: Front

  1. Front Cylinder Head Cover - Remove - Refer to:

    Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation (9-Speed A/T) (2019 2020 2021)

    Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation

  2. Front Rocker Arm Assembly - Remove
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    1. Loosen the locknuts and the adjusting screws (A).
    Fig 1: Front Rocker Arm Assembly Loosening Sequence
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    2. Loosen the rocker shaft holder mounting bolts and the front rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts in sequence two turns at a time, to prevent damaging the valves or the rocker arm assembly.

    3. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the rocker shaft holder mounting bolts and the front rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts. The bolts will keep the rocker arms on the shafts.