300E (124.030) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1986)
Rocker Arms
10. Remove all rocker arm bearing brackets.(Slacken tight rocker arm bearing brackets with light blows from a plastic headed hammer).
NOTE: When taking off the rocker arm bearing brackets, the ball sockets (53) may catch on the hydraulic valve clearance compensating
elements.
11. Take off ball sockets (53).
CAUTION: The ball sockets must be installed again at the same point.
Camshaft Removal
12. Lift out camshaft (26).
NOTE: When lifting out, pay attention to the thrust washer at the front (axial mounting).
13. Oil camshaft bearing journals.
Camshaft Positioning Hole
14. With No. 1 cylinder in TDC position, insert camshaft so that the pin (22) or the positioning hole (21) is facing up the way.
15. Oil cam and rocker arm sliding surfaces.