Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

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Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

Install the pushrod guide plate.
Install the push rods.
Install the valve rocker arm bearing retainer.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Rocker Arm, Bolt, Push Rod & Push Rod Guide Plate

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Coat the valve stem tip and pushrod tip with prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.
Install the valve rocker arms.
Apply GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) threadlocker or the equivalent to the valve rocker arm bolt threads.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the valve rocker arm bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the valve rocker arm bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) + 90 degrees using J 45059 .