3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Rocker Shaft – Assemble

Assembly Procedure

Note: For information on reusability of components of the rocker shaft, refer to Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8267, “Rocker Arms and Rocker Arm Shafts for 3114 and 3116 Engines”.

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1.Install button (6) and the retaining ring, if necessary.

2.Place clean engine oil on a new bearing (7) prior to installation.

3.Ensure that the oil hole in bearing (7) is aligned with the oil hole in the rocker arm. Hone the bearing, if necessary. Refer to the Specifications Module for the correct dimensions.


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4.Lubricate rocker shaft assembly (2) with clean engine oil.

5.Install valve rocker arm (3), spacer (4), and valve rocker arm (5) on rocker shaft assembly (2) .

6.Install support bracket (1) on rocker shaft assembly (2) .
End By: Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Rocker Shaft and Pushrod – Install”.

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