Rocker Arm Assembly Removal and Installation (2013-15): Removal

Front 

1. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove

   1. Remove the cylinder head cover .

2. Rocker Arm Assembly - Remove

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   1. Loosen the locknuts and the adjusting screws (A).

   Fig 1: Rocker Shaft Bridge (Front) Loosening Sequence

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   2. Loosen the rocker shaft bridge mounting bolts and the front rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts in sequence two turns at a time, to prevent damaging the valves or the rocker arm assembly 3. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the rocker shaft bridge mounting bolts and the front rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts. The bolts will keep the rocker arms on the shafts.

   Rear 

3. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove

   1. Remove the cylinder head cover .

4. Rocker Arm Assembly - Remove

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   1. Loosen the locknuts and the adjusting screws (A).

   Fig 2: Rocker Shaft Bridge (Rear) Loosening Sequence

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   2. Loosen the rocker shaft bridge mounting bolts and the rear rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts in sequence two turns at a time, to prevent damaging the valves or the rocker arm assembly 3. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the rocker shaft bridge mounting bolts and the rear rocker arm oil control valve mounting bolts. The bolts will keep the rocker arms on the shafts.