Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 3.5, 3.9 & 4.2 V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - 2nd Edition02 03 04 05 INFORMATION06 07 08 GENERAL DATA09 10 11 12 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS13 14 SERVICE TOOLS15 16 17 18 19 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION20 21 22 23 OVERHAUL
Land Rover V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.223 · OVERHAUL
23 · General

Rocker shafts - remove

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.2
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 position 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.

NOTE: 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.
9. Repeat above procedures for remaining rocker

shaft.

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