Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

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Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

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 1052367, (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.
Install the valve rocker arms.
Apply GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488) threadlocker or the equivalent to the valve rocker arm bolt threads.

Fig 1: Installing Push Rod & Valve Rocker Arm
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the valve rocker arm bolts.
Tighten

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