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7.3L Power Stroke – ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY & PUSH ROD – Installation

1. If assembling rocker arm assembly, place steel ball in cup area on rocker arm. Lubricate steel ball with engine oil.        Install rocker arm pedestal on steel ball and rocker arm. Install retaining clip. Ensure retaining clip is fully                    snapped into position.
CAUTION: Push rods must be installed with Copper end facing upward, toward rocker. Engine must be positioned with timing mark on vibration damper at 11 o’clock position before installing rocker arm assembly to prevent bent
valves and engine damage when installing rocker arm assembly.
2. Lubricate ends of push rods with engine oil. Install push rods in original location. Ensure Copper end of push rod       is facing upward. Rotate engine until timing mark on vibration damper is at 11 o’clock position.
3. Install rocker arm assembly. Install and tighten rocker arm assembly bolts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
4. Install valve cover. See VALVE COVERS.