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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Rocker Arm: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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LH side rocker arm 

    1. Lubricate the clipped roller finger follower with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
    2. Install the clipped roller finger follower.
    3. Assemble the clipped roller finger follower spring clip onto the hydraulic lash adjuster.
    4. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower., 303-1633-01 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    5. Repeat steps for any remaining clipped roller finger follower removed.
    GFD553879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: This step only necessary if the pedestal cap was removed.

    • If removed, install the pedestal cap and the bolts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 1 thru 4: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 2: 1 thru 4: 11°; Stage 3: Loosen 1 and 2: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 4: 1 and 2: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 5: 1 and 2: 11°; Stage 6: Loosen 5 and 6: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 7: 5 and 6: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 8: 5 and 6: 11°; Stage 9: Loosen 3 and 4: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 10: 3 and 4: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 11: 3 and 4: 11°

    Fig 1: Rocker Arm Pedestal Cap Tightening Sequence
    GFD553880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .

    RH side rocker arm 

    1. Lubricate the clipped roller finger follower with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
    2. Install the clipped roller finger follower.
    3. Assemble the clipped roller finger follower spring clip onto the hydraulic lash adjuster.
    4. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower., 303-1633-01 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    5. Repeat steps for any remaining clipped roller finger follower removed.
    GFD553881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
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