Note: When removing parts, remember or mark each one so that you can reinstall them correctly later.

When disassembling and reassembling the rocker arms, install the rocker arms on the shaft from the timing chain drive side.
Check the condition of the rocker shaft and the condition of the rocker arms.
If the rocker arms are to be reused, they must be installed in the same places.
Before assembly, clean all parts with solvent, dry them and apply lubricant to all contact surfaces.
Inspection of the shaft and rocker arm of the cylinder head (L13A)
Inspection of the shaft and rocker arm of the cylinder head
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly.
3. Measure the shaft diameter at the location of the first rocker arm.

4. Set the dial indicator A to zero on the shaft diameter.
5. Measure the inner diameter of the shaft and check its ovality.
Clearance between the rocker arm and the rocker shaft.
Standard (new): 0.019-0.058 mm
Working range: 0.08 mm.
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6. Repeat this operation for all rocker arms and rocker shafts. If the clearance is outside the permissible range, replace the rocker shaft and any rocker arms whose diameter is outside the specified limit.
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