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Cylinder Head Installation?

254,679 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALD DEVOLD
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When installing the cylinder heads rocker arms, do the engine have to be in Top Dead Center? The step procedures I have does not indicate.
Sep 28, 2024 at 11:37 PM
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STRAILER
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It is best to turn the engine over by hand so that both push rods are down, so you don't fight the camshaft lift when fighting down the rocker arms. Here is how to turn the engine over by hand and I have included instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to install the rocker arms.

https://youtu.be/oN42gZN6gOE?si=IDn621KI2X6lzb_e

Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
Sep 29, 2024 at 4:01 AM
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RONALD DEVOLD
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Thank you, thank you.
Oct 14, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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STRAILER
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You are welcome Ronald :)
Oct 15, 2024 at 2:43 AM
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