F 250 2WD HD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Left Side
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cables.
2. Remove the intake duct tube assembly bolts and the clamps at the turbocharger and air cleaner. Remove the air inlet duct tube assembly.
3. Remove the intake duct bracket and retaining nuts.
4. Remove the vacuum pump hose at the vacuum pump.
5. Remove the valve cover bolts.
6. Remove the valve cover.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors and the glow plugs.
8. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors from the valve cover gasket.
9. Remove the valve cover gasket.
10. Remove the two rocker arm bolts.
11. Remove the intake rocker arm or exhaust rocker arm.
12. Remove the push rod.
13. Remove the snap retaining clip.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the rocker arm snap retaining clip. Do not lose the rocker arm steel ball.
