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Camshaft Roller Follower




Camshaft Roller Follower









Removal

1. Depending on the roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH Valve Cover - LH or Valve Cover - RH Valve Cover - RH.

2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.

3. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head Cylinder Head - Removal.

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.





4. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each roller follower being serviced.

5. Inspect the roller follower.

Installation

1. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Lubricate the roller follower with clean engine oil.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.





2. Repeat the previous step for each roller follower being serviced.

3. Depending on the valve being serviced, install the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH Valve Cover - LH or Valve Cover - RH Valve Cover - RH.