OEM 2005 Dodge Dakota Rocker Arm

2005 Dodge Dakota Rocker Arm Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service a Rocker Arm Assembly on 2005 Dodge Dakota?

  A: Before servicing the rocker arm assembly, remember to disconnect the negative battery cable to stop any accidental accidental starter. Take off the cover from the cylinder head. To take out the rocker arm for cylinder No. 4, turn the crankshaft until No. 1 is on the bottom of its intake stroke. While holding the rotate button, go clockwise until cylinder No. 1 reaches the BDC combustion position. For cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, turn the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 nears the point where its piston is furthest up. To start cylinder No. 2 or No. 6, first move the crankshaft so that cylinder No. 1 reaches TDC for its ignition stroke. Press the rocker arm down with the special Tool 8516 Rocker Arm Remover to remove it over the valve spring. When you are ready to attach the rocker arm, pump Tool 8516 downward on the valve spring, making sure the concave pocket is set over the lash adjusters to avoid harm. Before installing the rocker arms, coat them with clean engine oil. Before you fit the rocker arm, move the crankshaft clockwise until cylinder No. 1 reaches BDC intake stroke. To measure cylinder No. 1, rotate the crankshaft until No. 1 is at the position shown as BDC on the combustion stroke. For cylinders No. 3 and No. 5, crank the engine to get cylinder No. 1 to its top-dead-center exhaust position. Turn the crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 reaches top dead center ignition stroke for both cylinders No. 2 and No. 6. Until now, we have taken the cylinder head apart and replaced all of its components. Now it's time to install the cylinder head cover.