Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2001)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Rocker Arms
REMOVAL - ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT
1. Remove the cylinder head cover(s).
NOTE: Rocker arm shaft bolts are captured to the shaft.
2. Loosen the rocker shaft bolts (Fig. 38), rotating one turn each, until all valve spring pressure is relieved.
3. Remove the rocker arms and shaft assembly (Fig. 38).
4. For rocker arm disassembly procedures Refer to ROCKER ARMS DISASSEMBLY.
INSTALLATION - ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT
CAUTION: Ensure the longer shaft retaining bolt is installed in the proper location on the rocker shaft.
1. Position the rocker arm and shaft assemblies on the pedestal mounts.
CAUTION: Ensure all pushrods are properly located on the lifter and the rocker arm socket.
2. Align each rocker arm socket with each pushrod end.
CAUTION: The rocker arm shaft should be tightened down slowly, starting with the center bolts. Allow 20 minutes lifter bleed down time after
installation of the rocker shafts before engine operation.
3. Slowly tighten rocker shaft bolts evenly until shaft is seated. Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.) (Fig. 41).
4. Install the cylinder head cover(s).
