Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the left or the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - LEFT or VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Remove the rocker arm bolts.
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.
- Remove the valve rocker arms.
- Remove the push rod guide plates if all the valve rocker arms are removed.
- Remove the push rods.
- Clean the push rods, the valve rocker arms, the bolts, and the guide plates.
- Clean the valve rocker arm bolts of all thread adhesive.