Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 4.0 & 4.6 Litre V8 Engine - 4th Edition02 03 04 05 INFORMATION06 07 08 GENERAL DATA09 10 11 12 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS13 SERVICE TOOLS14 15 16 17 18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION19 20 21 OVERHAUL
Land Rover Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.621 · OVERHAUL
21 · General

Rocker shafts - refit

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.6
Section
Rocker shafts - refit
OVERHAULRocker shafts - refit
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OVERHAUL

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Rocker shafts - assembling

1. Assemble rocker shafts with identification

groove at one o’clock position with push rod
end of rocker arm to the right.

CAUTION: Incorrect assembly of rocker
shafts will lead to an oil feed restriction.

2. Fit new split pin to one end of rocker shaft.
3. Fit plain washer and wave washer.
4. Lubricate rocker arm bushes with engine oil.
5. Fit rocker arms with offsets as illustrated.
6. Assemble rocker arms, brackets and springs to

rocker shaft.

7. Compress springs, fit wave washer, plain

washer and secure with new split pin.

Rocker shafts - refit

1. Lubricate pushrods with engine oil.
2. Fit pushrods in removed order.

3. Fit each rocker shaft assembly, ensuring

identification groove is uppermost and towards
front of engine on RH side and towards rear of
engine on LH side.

CAUTION: Incorrect fitment of rocker
shafts will lead to an oil feed restriction.

4. Fit bolts and starting at centre brackets, tighten

to 38 Nm (28 lbf.ft).

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