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Tools Required

J 43223 Rocker Arm Removal Tool

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 871511  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spark plug wires, accessory drive belt, fresh air hose, and cam cover assembly. Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors if removing intake rocker arm assemblies or intake lash adjusters.
  2. Install theJ 43223 to the cylinder head rail. The tool consists of the following components:
  3. • Compressor J43223-1
    • Bracket J43223-2
    • Sliding Bracket J43223-3
    • Pivot Bar SA9124E-4
    • Screw 310191

    Object Number: 870100  Size: SH

    Important: Position the crankshaft and camshafts as described in the following steps to prevent valves from contacting pistons. If the valves contact the pistons, the valve stem keys may become dislodged from the valve stem retaining groove. This could result in significant engine damage.

  4. Position the crankshaft at TDC with the pip marks on the camshaft sprockets at the 12 o'clock position. Next, rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees past TDC. With the crankshaft at this position, the following rocker arm assemblies and lash adjusters can be removed.
  5. • #1 Intake -- #1 Exhaust
    • #2 Intake -- #3 Exhaust

    Object Number: 873657  Size: SH
  6. To remove the remaining rocker arm assemblies or lash adjusters, rotate the crankshaft an additional 360 degrees. The following rocker arm assemblies and lash adjusters can be removed.
  7. • #2 Exhaust -- #3 Intake
    • #4 Intake -- #4 Exhaust
  8. Position compressor over valve spring and compress valve spring by rotating screw.
  9. With magnet or fingers, remove rocker arm assemblies and/or hydraulic lash adjusters.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 873657  Size: SH
  1. With rocker arm removal tools assembled to cylinder head rail and valve spring compressed, install hydraulic lash adjuster and rocker arm assembly.
  2. Remove rocker arm removal toolJ 43223 .
  3. Install cam cover assembly, PVC fresh air house, accessory drive belt, and spark plug wires.