F 250 2WD HD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Right Side
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cables.
2. Remove the generator retaining bolt and position the heater hose aside.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
5. Remove the generator bracket retaining bolts.
6. Remove the generator bracket (with generator (GEN) attached).
7. Remove the oil level indicator bracket bolts bracket and oil level dipstick.
8. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors from the valve cover gasket.
WARNING: RED STRIPED WIRES CARRY 115 V DC. SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY BE RECEIVED. DO NOT PIERCE.
CAUTION: Do not pierce engine electrical wires or damage to the harness may occur.
9. Remove the valve cover bolts and valve cover.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injector nozzle tip and glow plugs.
11. Remove the valve cover gasket.
12. Remove the two rocker arm bolts.
13. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
14. Remove the push rod.
15. Remove the snap retaining clip.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the rocker arm snap retaining clip. Do not lose the rocker arm steel ball.