Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair

Camshaft Roller Follower





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the left and right valve cover.
2. Remove the cooling fan.

3. NOTE: If the engine is difficult to rotate while positioning the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, remove the spark plugs.

Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke and camshaft lobe at base circle.





4. NOTE: The three rearmost followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as shown in the illustration.

Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring and remove the roller follower.





5. NOTE: The three rearmost followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as shown in the illustration.

Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the roller follower.

6. NOTE: The three rearmost followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as shown in the illustration.

Repeat Steps 3, 4 and 5 to remove all the necessary roller followers. Inspect roller finger followers and camshafts.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.