Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Engine » Removal and installation
Rocker arms

REMOVAL

NOTE: Disconnect the battery negative cable to prevent accidental starter engagement.

(1) Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Cylinder Head Cover in this section.

(2) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 3 and 5 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.

(3) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 2 and 8 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC compression stroke.

(4) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 4 and 6 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC compression stroke.

(5) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 1 and 7 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #2 is at TDC compression stroke.

(6) Using special tool 8516 press downward on the valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig. 56).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Make sure the rocker arms are installed with the concave pocket over the lash adjusters.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the rocker arms and/or lash adjusters.

NOTE: Coat the rocker arms with clean engine oil prior to installation.

(1) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 3 and 5 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC exhaust stroke.

(2) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 2 and 8 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC compression stroke.

(3) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 4 and 6 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC compression stroke.

Fig. 56 Rocker Arm-Removal

1 - CAMSHAFT

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8516

(4) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 1 and 7 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #2 is at TDC compression stroke.

(5) Using special tool 8516 press downward on the valve spring, install rocker arm (Fig. 56).

(6) Install the cylinder head cover.

Engine mounts-left and right

Engine mount-rear

Structural cover

Engine assembly

Intake manifold

Exhaust manifolds

Cylinder head cover

Rocker arms

Cylinder heads

Valve springs and seals

Hydraulic lash adjuster

Crankshaft damper

Timing chain cover

Timing chain and sprockets

Idler shaft-timing drive

Camshafts-in vehicle

Crankshaft main bearings

Oil pan 4x2 vehicle

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Piston and connecting rod

Crankshaft

Flexplate

Oil pump

Engine oil pressure sending unit

Crankshaft oil seal-front

Crankshaft oil seal-rear

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