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Service Manual Mitsubishi L-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER SHAFT
ENGLISH
ENGINE MAIN PARTS
8.2 Removal and installation
8.3 Inspection
Check the rocker shaft and rocker arms. If any
defective parts are found, replace them.
Figure 31 Installing rocker shaft and rocker cover
Front identification
mark (on the valve
side) ø3 [0.12 in.]
hole 1 mm [0.04 in.]
deep
Rocker cover nut tightening
torque: 4.9 to 6.9 N·m (0.5 to
0.7 kgf·m) [3.62 to 5.06 lbf·ft]
Stay tightening torque:
14.7 to 21.6N·m
(1.5 to 2.2 kgf·m)
[10.85 to 15.91 lbf·ft]
CAUTION
a. Be careful not to confuse proper direction of
installation of the rocker shaft.
b. After installing the rocker shaft, adjust valve
clearance.
Figure 32 Inspecting rocker shaft and rocker arms