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Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm bolts.

    Important:  Place the valve train components in a rack in order to ensure that the components are installed in the same location from which they were removed.

  2. Remove the valve rocker arms.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Rocker Arm
    G01485542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the push rods.
    • The intake push rods measure 146 mm (5.75 in).
    • The exhaust push rods measure 152.51 mm (6.0 in).
    Fig 2: Removing Push Rods
    G01485543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the intake manifold gaskets.
    Fig 3: Removing Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G01485544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.