Engine

Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

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1. Lubricate:

  • Rocker arms
  • Rocker arm shafts

2. Lubricate:

  • Camshaft

3. Install:

  • Camshaft "1"

NOTE:

Make sure that the camshaft projections "a" and hole "b" are positioned as shown in the illustration.

Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

4. Install:

  • Rocker arms
  • Rocker arm shafts "1"

NOTE:

  • Make sure that the cutout "a" in each rocker arm shaft is facing downward as shown in the illustration.
  • Make sure the rocker arm shafts (intake and exhaust) are completely pushed into the cylinder head.
Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

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