Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

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Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Install the pushrod guide plate.
Install the push rods.
Install the valve rocker arm bearing retainer.
Coat the valve stem tip and pushrod tip with prelube GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869 or the equivalent.
Install the valve rocker arms.
NOTE: Refer to SPECIAL FASTENER NOTICE .
Apply GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 threadlocker or the equivalent to the valve rocker arm bolt threads.

Fig 1: Pushrods, Guide Plate, Valve Rocker Arm, Bearing Retainer & Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the valve rocker arm bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the valve rocker arm bolts to 15 N.m (11 Ib. ft) + 90 degrees using J 36660-A .