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B5.9G, B5.9LPG – Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 004-014   Push Rods or Tubes

Preparatory Steps

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  • Remove the rocker lever cover(s). Refer to Procedure 003-011.
  • Remove the rocker levers. Refer to Procedure 003-008.
  
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Remove

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Remove the push tubes.

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Clean

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Clean the push tubes in hot, soapy water.

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Inspect for Reuse

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Inspect the push tube ball and socket for signs of scoring. Check for cracks where the ball and the socket are pressed into the tube.

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Check the push tubes for roundness and straightness.

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Install

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Install the push tubes into the sockets of the valve tappets.

Lubricate the push tube sockets with clean lubricating engine oil.

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Install the rocker levers. Refer to Procedure 003-008-026.

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Adjust the valves. Refer to Procedure 003-004-029.

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Install the valve covers.

Torque Value:  24  n.m  [18 ft-lb]

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Last Modified:  27-Jun-2002
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