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Installation Procedure

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Important:  When installing valve rocker arms and pushrods, coat the pushrods with lubricant GM P/N 12345501, Canada P/N 992704, or equivalent. Reinstall the rocker arms and pushrods in the same locations from which they were removed.

  1. Install the pushrods (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Pushrods
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  2. Install the valve rocker arm retainer (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Retainer
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  3. Install the valve rocker arms (2).
  4. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493, Canada P/N 10953488, or equivalent to the rocker arm bolt threads before installing.
  5. Install the valve rocker arm bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the valve rocker arm bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A in order to torque the bolts an additional 90 degrees.

  6. Install the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to the following procedures:
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Covers
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