2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

OPERATION

OPERATION

The rocker arm pivots are on the rocker shaft. Rocker arms are used to translate up and down motions provided by the camshaft, hydraulic roller lifter, and pushrod on one end, into a down and up motions on the valve stem on the opposing end.

OPERATION - PUSH ROD

The pushrod is a solid link between the hydraulic roller lifter and the rocker arm. Also, the pushrod supplies engine oil from the hydraulic lifter to the rocker arm.