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Installing Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod: Installation

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Rocker Arm, Bolt, Push Rod & Push Rod Guide Plate
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  1. Install the pushrod guide plate.
  2. Install the push rods.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm bearing retainer.
  4. Coat the valve stem tip and pushrod tip with prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.
  5. Install the valve rocker arms.
  6. Apply GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) threadlocker or the equivalent to the valve rocker arm bolt threads.
  7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.
  8. Install the valve rocker arm bolts.

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