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Tools Required

J 5802-A Rocker Arm Stud Remover


    Object Number: 66507  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Valve rocker arm ball studs that have damaged threads, or are loose in cylinder heads, should be replaced.
       • Valve rocker arm ball studs are pressed into the cylinder head.
       • New valve rocker arm ball studs are available in 0.0762 mm (0.003 in) and 0.3302 mm (0.013 in) oversize.

  1. Place the J 5802-A over the valve rocker arm ball stud to be removed.
  2. Install a nut and a flat washer.
  3. Rotate the nut clockwise to remove the valve rocker arm ball stud.

Tools Required

J 5802-A Rocker Arm Stud Remover

Valve rocker arm ball studs that have damaged threads or are loose in cylinder heads should be replaced.

Valve rocker arm ball studs are pressed into the cylinder head.

New valve rocker arm ball studs are available in 0.0762 mm (0.003 in) and 0.3302 mm (0.013 in) oversize.


    Object Number: 66507  Size: SH
  1. Place the J 5802-A over the valve rocker arm ball stud to be removed.
  2. Install a nut and a flat washer.
  3. Rotate the nut clockwise to remove the valve rocker arm ball stud.