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Land Rover Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.621 · OVERHAUL
21 · General

Rocker shafts - remove

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

OVERHAUL

1

ROCKER SHAFTS

Rocker shafts - remove

1. LH rocker shaft only: Remove screw securing

dipstick tube to rocker cover.

2. Noting fitted positions of 2 longer screws or

multi-hex bolts, remove and discard
screws/bolts securing rocker cover to cylinder
head.

3. Remove rocker cover.
4. Remove and discard gasket from rocker cover.

CAUTION: Gaskets fitted to early engines
were cork; these must be replaced with
later type gaskets which incorporate

compression limiters in the bolt holes.

5. Mark each rocker shaft in relation to original

cylinder head.

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

6. Progressively slacken and remove 4 bolts

securing rocker shaft assembly to cylinder
head.

7. Remove rocker shaft assembly.
8. Remove pushrods and store in fitted order.

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