300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
3. Check shaft oil holes for clogging with small wire, clean as required.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: New dowel pins must be installed during assembly.
1. Install the rocker arms, and pedestals onto the shaft.
NOTE: The notches on the rocker shafts face up (Fig. 80). Notches on the right cylinder bank face towards rear of engine. Notches on left
cylinder bank face toward front of engine.
Fig. 82
2. Install dowel pins (Fig. 82). Dowel pins pass through the pedestal into the exhaust rocker shafts. Dowel pins should be pressed in until they bottom
out against the rocker shaft in the pedestal.
CAUTION: Inspect all lash adjuster plastic retaining caps for proper retention before installation.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Rocker arm and shaft assembly can be installed either prior to or after (preferred) cylinder head installation.
Fig. 83
1. Rotate camshafts to the position shown in (Fig. 83). With the camshafts in these positions the lobes are in a neutral position (no load to the valve).
This will allow the rocker arm shaft assembly to be tightened into position with little or no valve spring load on it.
2. Install the rocker arm and shaft assembly making sure that the identification marks face toward the front of engine for left head and toward the rear
of the engine for right head.
