Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod - Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: When the rocker arms are installed, lubricate the pivot bearings valve tips, and push rod sockets of the rocker arms with engine assembly prelube GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869.

Lubricate the rocker arms pivot bearings valve tips and push rod sockets with GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869, or equivalent.
Install the pushrods. Ensure that the pushrods seat in the lifters.

Fig 1: Pushrods
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Install the rocker arms.
Important: Do not over tighten the rocker arm bolts.
Ensure that the locating tab on the rocker pivot is properly aligned with the notch in the cylinder head. Tighten the rocker arm bolts to 25 N.m (19 ft lbs).

Fig 2: Locating Tab On Rocker Pivot
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