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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right .
  2. Remove the rocker arm bolt(s).
    IMPORTANT: Place the parts on a clean surface. Store the components in order so they can be reassembled in the same location and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.
  3. Remove the valve rocker arm(s).
    Fig 1: Valve Rocker Arms
    G01703239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the push rod guide plate(s) if all the valve rocker arms are removed.
    Fig 2: Push Rod Guide Plate
    G01703240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the push rod(s).
  6. Clean the push rod(s), the valve rocker arm(s), the bolt(s), and the guide plate(s).
  7. Clean the valve rocker arm bolt(s) of all thread adhesive.
    Fig 3: Push Rods
    G01703241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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