Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Disassembly







REMOVAL

1. Remove the camshaft bearing bridge. Removal.

NOTE: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.

NOTE: If shaft is tapped too hard there is a risk of distorting the camshaft bearing bridge and damaging the hollow rocker arm shaft.





2. Use a 16 mm drift (1) to drive out the rocker shaft (2).

NOTE: If resistance is encountered while driving rocker shaft out of the camshaft bearing bridge, the bearing must be heated. Do not exceed 160° C.

3. Remove the rocker arms and inspect the bearing surfaces.
4. If longitudinal scoring is present on rocker arm bearing, replace the rocker arm.
5. Clean all the parts thoroughly.