Valve Rocker Arm And Push Rod Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When using the valve train components again, always install the components to the original location and position.
- Valve lash is net build. No valve adjustment is required.
- Lubricate the valve rocker arms and pushrods with clean engine oil.
- Lubricate the flange of the valve rocker arm bolts with clean engine oil.
- Install the valve rocker arm pivot support.
- Install the pushrods.
- Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the ends of the rocker arms.
- DO NOT tighten the rocker arm bolts at this time.
- On engines with offset intake rocker arms (1), install the rocker arms and bolts - engine RPOs LY6, L94, L96, and L9H.
- On engines without offset rocker arms, install the rocker arms and bolts - engine RPOs L20, LMG, LC9.
- Rotate the crankshaft until number 1 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke.
In this position, cylinder number 1 rocker arms will be off lobe lift, and the crankshaft sprocket key will be at the 1:30 position. The camshaft and crankshaft sprocket alignment marks (1, 2) will be in the 12 o'clock position. If viewing from the rear of the engine, the additional crankshaft pilot hole, non-threaded, will be in the 10:30 position.
The engine firing order is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3.
Cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7 are left bank.
Cylinders 2, 4, 6, and 8 are right bank.
- With the engine in the number 1 firing position, tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:
- Tighten the exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 1, 2, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Tighten the intake valve rocker arm bolts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees.
- Tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:
- Tighten the exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Tighten the intake valve rocker arm bolts 2, 6, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
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Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the valve lifter sockets.
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution