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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Rocker Arm & Bolt
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  1. Coat the ends of the pushrods using prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
  2. Install the pushrods.
    • The intake pushrods are identified with yellow stripes.
    • The exhaust pushrods are identified with blue stripes.
  3. Ensure that the pushrods seat in the lifter bore.
  4. Coat the rocker arm friction surfaces using prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
  5. IMPORTANT: Shims (88894006) may be required under the valve rocker arm pedestals if reconditioning has been performed on the cylinder head or its components.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the rocker arms.
  7. Install the rocker arm bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  8. Install the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right .