Valve Rocker Assembly: Disassembly

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove the bolts which secure the rocker shaft.
  2. Extract the rocker shaft. Remove the valve rocker arms, springs and shaft supports from rocker shaft.
    NOTE: Keep all the removed parts in order for re-installing in their original positions.
  3. Remove the nut and adjusting screw from valve rocker.
RENDER: 1.0x

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