1994 JEEP CHEROKEE engine

(a) Remove the support cushion bolts and remove
the cushion and the support bracket from the
transmission (4WD) or from the adaptor bracket
(2WD).
(b) On 2WD vehicles, remove the bolts holding
the transmission support adaptor bracket to the
transmission (Fig. 10). Remove the adaptor
bracket.
INSTALLATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
(1)MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
(a) Install the transmission support bracket to
the transmission. Install the bolts and tighten to
46 Nzm (34 ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Install the support cushion to the support
bracket. Install the nuts and tighten to 75 Nzm (55
ft. lbs.) torque.
(2)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
(a) On 2WD vehicles, position the transmission
support adaptor bracket to the transmission. Install
the bolts and tighten to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Position the transmission support bracket
and support cushion to the adaptor bracket (2WD)
or the transmission (4WD). Install the bolts and
tighten to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Position the crossmember onto the support
cushion studs. Install the stud nuts and tighten to 22
Nzm (192 in. lbs) torque.
(4) Install crossmember-to-sill bolts and tighten to
41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove the transmission support.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
REMOVALÐYJ VEHICLES
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle and support the transmission.
(3)MANUAL TRANSMISSION (Fig. 11):
(a) Remove the nuts holding the support cushion
and the insulator to the skid plate. Remove the up-
per nut from the insulator stud.
(b) Remove the skid plate bolts and the skid
plate. Remove the insulator stud assembly.
(c) Remove the support cushion nuts. Remove the
support cushion from the torque arm bracket.
(d) Remove the torque arm bracket bolts and re-
move the bracket from the transmission.
(4)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (Fig. 12):
(a) Remove the nuts holding the support cushion
to the skid plate. Remove the skid plate.
(b) Remove the bolts and nuts holding the sup-
port cushion to the torque arm bracket. Remove
the support cushion.
(c) Remove the bolts holding the torque arm
bracket to the transmission. Remove the torque
arm bracket.
INSTALLATIONÐYJ VEHICLES
(1)MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
Fig. 9 Rear MountÐXJ Vehicles (Manual
Transmission)
Fig. 10 Rear MountÐXJ Vehicles (Automatic
Transmission)
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(a) Position the torque arm bracket to the trans-
mission. Install the bolts and tighten to 54 Nzm (40
ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Position the support cushion onto the torque
arm bracket. Install the nuts and tighten to 54
Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(c) Position the insulator stud assembly and up-
per nut (Fig. 11). Position the skid plate to the
studs of the support cushion and the insulator stud
(Fig. 11). Install the support cushion stud nuts and
tighten to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Install the
lower stud nut and tighten the upper and lower in-
sulator stud nuts to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
(a) Position the torque arm bracket to the trans-
mission. Install the bolts and tighten to 54 Nzm (40
ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Position the support cushion onto the torque
arm bracket. Install the bolts/nuts and tighten to
54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(c) Position the skid plate to the studs of the sup-
port cushion and install the nuts. Tighten the sup-
port cushion stud nuts to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install the skid plate bolts to the sill and
tighten to 88 Nzm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.(4) Remove the transmission support.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
(2) Mark the hinge locations on the hood panel for
alignment reference during installation. Remove the
engine compartment lamp. Remove the hood.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND
CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste usable cool-
ant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a
clean container for reuse.
(4) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(5) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant re-
covery hose (Fig. 13).
Fig. 11 Rear MountÐYJ Vehicles (Manual
Transmission)Fig. 12 Rear MountÐYJ Vehicles (Automatic
Transmission)
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(6) Remove upper radiator support retaining bolts
and remove radiator support.
(7) Remove the fan shroud (Fig. 13) and electric
cooling fan.
(8) Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubing
(automatic transmission).
(9) Disconnect radiator fan switch wire connector.
(10)Vehicles with Air Conditioning:
(a) Discharge the A/C condenser.
(b) Remove the service valves and cap the com-
pressor ports.
(11) Remove the radiator or radiator/condenser (if
equipped with A/C).
(12) Remove the fan assembly from the idler pul-
ley.
(13) Disconnect the heater hoses at the engine
thermostat housing and water pump (Figs. 13 and
14).
(14) Disconnect the throttle linkages (Fig. 15).
(15) Disconnect the speed control cable (if
equipped)Ð(Fig. 15).(16) Disconnect the line pressure cable (if equipped
with automatic transmission).
(17) Disconnect injection system wire harness con-
nector at the dash panel.
(18) Disconnect the distributor electrical connec-
tion and the oil pressure switch connector.
(19) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the two retain-
ing tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 15). Pull the fuel
tube and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (re-
fer to Group 14, Fuel System for the proper proce-
dure).
(20) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(21) Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 16).
(22) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(23) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 16):
(a) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(b) Drain the pump reservoir.
(c) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the
system.
(24) Identify, tag and disconnect all necessary wire
connectors and vacuum hoses.
(25) Raise and support the vehicle.
(26) Disconnect the wires from the starter motor
solenoid.
(27) Remove the starter motor.
(28) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
Fig. 13 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose, Fan Shroud & Heater hoses
Fig. 14 Heater Hoses (RH Drive Vehicle)
Fig. 15 Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Cable,
Automatic Transmission Control Cable & Quick-
Connect Fuel Lines
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(29) Disconnect the engine speed sensor wire con-
nection.
(30) Remove the exhaust pipe support.
(31) Remove the flywheel/converter housing access
cover.
(32)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Mark the converter and drive plate location.
(b) Remove the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(33) Remove the upper flywheel/converter housing
bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
(34) Remove the engine mount cushion-to-engine
compartment bracket bolts.
(35) Lower the vehicle.
(36) Attach a lifting device to the engine.
(37) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(38) Place a support or floor jack under the con-
verter (or flywheel) housing.
(39) Remove the remaining converter (or flywheel)
housing bolts.
(40) Lift the engine out of the engine compart-
ment.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the engine into a vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission, be care-
ful not to damage the trigger wheel on the flywheel.
(1) Attach a lifting device to the engine and lower
the engine into the engine compartment. For easier
installation, it may be necessary to remove the en-
gine mount cushions from the engine mount bracket
as an aide in alignment of the engine to the trans-
mission.
(2)Vehicles with Manual Transmission:
(a) Insert the transmission shaft into the clutch
spline.
(b) Align the flywheel housing with the engine.
(c) Install and tighten the flywheel housing
lower bolts finger tight.(3)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Align the transmission torque converter
housing with the engine.
(b) Loosely install the converter housing lower
bolts and install the next higher bolt and nut on
each side.
(c) Tighten all 4 bolts finger tight.
(4) Install the engine mount cushions (if removed).
(5) Lower the engine and engine mount cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets. Install the
bolts and finger tighten the nuts.
(6) Remove the engine lifting device.
(7) Raise and support the vehicle.
(8) Install the remaining flywheel/converter hous-
ing bolts. Tighten all bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(9)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Install the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(b) Ensure the installation reference marks are
aligned.
(10) Install the flywheel/converter housing access
cover.
(11) Install the exhaust pipe support and tighten
the screw.
(12) Tighten the engine mount-to-bracket bolts.
(13) Connect the engine speed sensor wire connec-
tions and tighten the screws.
(14) Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
(15) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble.
(16) Connect the wires to the starter motor sole-
noid.
(17) Lower the vehicle.
(18) Connect all the vacuum hoses and wire con-
nectors identified during engine removal.
(19) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 Nzm (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(20) Install the power brake vacuum check valve
to the booster, if equipped.
(21) Connect the fuel inlet and return hoses at the
fuel rail. Verify that the quick-connect fitting assem-
bly fits securely over the fuel lines by giving the fuel
lines a firm tug.
(22) Install the fuel line bracket to the intake
manifold.
(23) Connect the distributor electrical connector
and oil pressure switch connector.
(24) Connect the injection system wire harness
connector on the dash panel.
(25) Connect the line pressure cable (if equipped
with automatic transmission).
(26) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(27) Connect the throttle cable linkages.
Fig. 16 Air Cleaner Assembly & Power Steering
Pump
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(28) Connect the heater hoses at the engine ther-
mostat housing and water pump.
(29) Install the fan assembly to the idler pulley.
(30) Install the radiator or radiator/condenser (if
equipped with A/C).
(31) Connect the service valves to the A/C com-
pressor ports, if equipped with A/C.
(32) Charge the air conditioner system.
(33) Connect radiator fan switch wire.
(34) Connect the radiator hoses and automatic
transmission fluid cooler pipes, if equipped.
(35) Install the fan shroud, electric cooling fan and
radiator/condenser (if equipped with A/C).
(36) Install upper radiator support.
(37) Connect the upper radiator hose and tighten
the clamp.
(38) Connect the lower radiator hose and tighten
the clamp.
(39) Fill the cooling system with reusable coolant
and/or new coolant.
(40) Align the hood to the scribe marks. Install the
hood.
(41) Connect the vacuum harness connector.
(a) Firmly push the connectors together ensuring
that the retaining tabs are engaged.
(b) Insert the vacuum connector assembly into
the retaining bracket on the intake manifold.
(42) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(43) Install the battery and connect the battery ca-
ble.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DI-
RECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(44) Start the engine, inspect for leaks and correct
the fluid levels, as necessary.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐYJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Place a protective cloth over the windshield
frame. Raise the hood and rest it on the windshield
frame (Fig. 17).
(2) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND
CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste reusablecoolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant
into a clean container for reuse.
(4) Disconnect the wire connectors from the gener-
ator.
(5) Disconnect the ignition coil and distributor
wire connectors.
(6) Disconnect the oil pressure sender wire connec-
tor.
(7) Disconnect the wires at the starter motor sole-
noid and injection wire harness connector.
(8) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the retaining
tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 18). Pull the fuel
tube and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (re-
fer to Group 14, Fuel System for the proper proce-
dure).
(9) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(10) Disconnect the engine ground strap.
(11) Remove the air cleaner (Fig. 18).
(12) Disconnect the vacuum purge hose at the fuel
vapor canister tee.
(13) Disconnect the idle speed actuator wire con-
nector.
(14) Disconnect the throttle cable and remove it
from the bracket (Fig. 18).
(15) Disconnect the throttle rod at the bellcrank.
(16) Disconnect the speed control cable, if equipped
(Fig. 18).
(17) Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(18) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant
recovery hose (Fig. 19).
(19) Disconnect lower radiator hoses at the radia-
tor.
Fig. 17 Hood on Windshield Frame
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(20) Disconnect the coolant hoses from the rear of
the intake manifold and thermostat housing.
(21) Remove the fan shroud screws.
(22) Remove the radiator attaching bolts.
(23) Remove the radiator and fan shroud (Fig. 19).
Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper pro-
cedure.
(24) Remove the fan and spacer or Tempatrol fan
assembly.
(25) Install a 5/16 X 1/2-inch SAE capscrew
through fan pulley into water pump flange. This will
maintain the pulley and water pump in alignment
when crankshaft is rotated.
(26) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(27) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 19):
(a) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(b) Drain the pump reservoir.
(c) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the
system.
(28) Lift the vehicle and support it with support
stands.
(29) Remove the starter motor.
(30) Remove the flywheel housing access cover.
(31) Remove the engine support cushion-to-bracket
through bolts.
(32) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(33) Remove the upper flywheel housing bolts and
loosen the bottom bolts.
(34) Lower the vehicle.
(35) Attach a lifting device to the engine.
(36) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(37) Place a support stand under the flywheel
housing.
(38) Remove the remaining flywheel housing bolts.(39) Lift the engine out of the engine compartment
and install on an engine stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lift the engine off the stand and lower it into
the engine compartment. For easier installation, it
may be useful to remove the engine support cushions
from the engine support brackets as an aide for
alignment of the engine-to-transmission.
(2) Insert the transmission shaft into the clutch
spline.
(3) Align the flywheel housing with the engine.
(4) Install and finger tighten the flywheel housing
lower bolts.
(5) Install the engine support cushions (if re-
moved).
(6) Remove the support stand from beneath the fly-
wheel housing.
(7) Lower the engine and engine support cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets. Ensure that
the bolt holes are aligned. Install the bolts and
tighten the nuts.
(8) Remove the engine lifting device.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
(10) Attach the exhaust pipe to the manifold. In-
stall and tighten the nuts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Install the flywheel housing access cover.
(12) Install the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the
clamps.
(16) Remove the pulley-to-water pump flange
alignment capscrew and install the fan and spacer or
Tempatrol fan assembly.
Fig. 18 Fuel Line Quick-Connect Couplings, Air
Cleaner Assembly, Throttle & Speed Control CablesFig. 19 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose, Fan Shroud & Power Steering Pump
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(17) Tighten the serpentine drive belt according to
the specifications listed in Group 7, Cooling System.
(18) Install the fan shroud and radiator (refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for the proper procedure).
(19) Connect the radiator hoses.
(20) Connect the throttle valve rod and retainer.
(21) Connect the throttle cable and install the rod.
(22) Install the throttle valve rod spring.
(23) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(24) Connect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(25) Install the vacuum hose and check valve on
the brake booster.
(26) Connect the coolant temperature sensor wire
connector.
(27) Connect the idle speed actuator wire connec-
tor.
(28) Connect the fuel inlet and return hoses at the
fuel rail. Verify that the quick-connect fitting assem-
bly fits securely over the fuel lines by giving the fuel
lines a firm tug.
(29) Install the fuel line bracket to the intake
manifold.
(30) Connect all fuel injection wire connections.
(31) Install the engine ground strap.
(32) Connect the ignition coil wire connector.
(33) Remove the coolant temperature sending unit
to permit air to escape from the block. Fill the cool-
ing system with coolant. Install the coolant tempera-
ture sending unit when the system is filled.
(34) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 Nzm (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(35) Install the battery and connect the battery ca-
bles.
(36) Install the air cleaner bonnet to the throttle
body.
(37) Install the air cleaner.
(38) Lower the hood and secure in place.
(39) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
(40) Stop the engine and check the fluid levels.
Add fluid, as required.
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
A cured gasket is part of the engine cylinder head
cover.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Disconnect the Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)
vacuum hose from engine cylinder head cover (Fig.
1).
(3) Disconnect the fresh air inlet hose from the en-
gine cylinder head cover (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the engine cylinder head cover mount-
ing bolts.(5) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
CLEANING
Remove any original sealer from the cover sealing
surface of the engine cylinder head and clean the
surface using a fabric cleaner.
Remove all residue from the sealing surface using
a clean, dry cloth.
INSPECTION
Inspect the engine cylinder head cover for cracks.
Replace the cover, if cracked.
The original grey gasket material should NOT be
removed. If sections of the gasket material are miss-
ing or are compressed, replace the engine cylinder
head cover. However, sections with minor damage
such as small cracks, cuts or chips may be repaired
with a hand held applicator. The new material must
be smoothed over to maintain gasket height. Allow
the gasket material to cure prior to engine cylinder
head cover installation.
INSTALLATION
(1) If a replacement cover is installed, transfer the
CCV valve grommet and oil filler cap from the orig-
inal cover to the replacement cover.
(2) Install engine cylinder head cover. Tighten the
mounting bolts to 10 Nzm (85 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the CCV hoses (Fig. 1).
(4) Connect negative cable to battery.
ROCKER ARMS
This procedure can be done with the engine in or
out of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
(2) Remove the capscrews at each bridge and pivot
assembly (Fig. 2). Alternately loosen the capscrews
one turn at a time to avoid damaging the bridges.
Fig. 1 Engine Cylinder Head Cover
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(3) Check for rocker arm bridges which are caus-
ing misalignment of the rocker arm to valve tip area.
(4) Remove the bridges, pivots and corresponding
pairs of rocker arms (Fig. 2). Place them on a bench
in the same order as removed.
(5) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
CLEANING
Clean all the components with cleaning solvent.
Use compressed air to blow out the oil passages in
the rocker arms and push rods.
INSPECTION
Inspect the pivot surface area of each rocker arm.
Replace any that are scuffed, pitted, cracked or ex-
cessively worn.
Inspect the valve stem tip contact surface of each
rocker arm and replace any rocker arm that is deeply
pitted.
Inspect each push rod end for excessive wear and
replace as required. If any push rod is excessively
worn because of lack of oil, replace it and inspect the
corresponding hydraulic tappet for excessive wear.
Inspect the push rods for straightness by rolling
them on a flat surface or by shining a light between
the push rod and the flat surface.
A wear pattern along the length of the push rod is
not normal. Inspect the engine cylinder head for ob-
struction if this condition exists.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the ball ends of the push rods with
Mopar Engine Oil Supplement, or equivalent and in-
stall push rods in their original locations. Ensurethat the bottom end of each push rod is centered in
the tappet plunger cap seat.
(2) Using Mopar Engine Oil Supplement, or equiv-
alent, lubricate the area of the rocker arm that the
pivot contacts. Install rocker arms, pivots and bridge
above each cylinder in their originally position.
(3) Loosely install the capscrews through each
bridge.
(4) At each bridge, tighten the capscrews alter-
nately, one turn at a time, to avoid damaging the
bridge. Tighten the capscrews to 28 Nzm (21 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD
This procedure can be done with the engine in or
out of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR
DRAIN COCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE
COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
(2) Drain the coolant and disconnect the hoses at
the engine thermostat housing. DO NOT waste reus-
able coolant. If the solution is clean and is being
drained only to service the engine or cooling system,
drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.
(3) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(4) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
(5) Remove the capscrews, bridge and pivot assem-
blies and rocker arms (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the push rods (Fig. 2).Retain the
push rods, bridges, pivots and rocker arms in
the same order as removed.
(7) Loosen the serpentine drive belt at the power
steering pump, if equipped or at the idler pulley (re-
fer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper proce-
dure).
(8) If equipped with air conditioning, perform the
following:
(a) Remove the bolts from the A/C compressor
mounting bracket and set the compressor aside.
(b) Remove the air conditioner compressor
bracket bolts from the engine cylinder head.
(c) Loosen the through bolt at the bottom of the
bracket.
(9) If equipped, disconnect the power steering
pump bracket. Set the pump and bracket aside. DO
NOT disconnect the hoses.
(10) Remove the fuel lines and vacuum advance
hose.
Fig. 2 Rocker Arm Assembly
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