Torquing of Rocker Arm on 1991 Maxima

neilh · Apr 11th, 2005, 12:55 PM

Hi,

I just signed-up so I hope I am doing this properly. I am wondering how important it is to rotate the engine to #4 cyl at top of compression stroke before torquing the rocker arm shaft on the 1,3,5 cylinder head. I did the torquing when #1 cyl was at the top.

Thanks
Neil Hall
1991 Maxima

**Matt93SE** · Apr 11th, 2005, 03:47 PM

the problem is that there are valves open and stress on the rocker arms- so your actual torque values will be lower than what you put on them.
If you still have the engine apart and can go back and re-torque them, it would be a very good idea.

neilh · Apr 12th, 2005, 10:12 AM

Thanks Matt93SE,
That makes sense. I couldn't figure out why it was so important to go thru this procedure. I was worried that I had damaged something. But yes, I beleive you are 100% correct. I have not buttoned it up yet so I will go thru the procedure.
Neil