Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod: Installation
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- Apply Sealant GM (PN 12346004) to valve rocker arm stud-to-cylinder head threads.
- Install push rod guides and valve rocker arm studs. Tighten valve rocker arm studs to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the valve push rods.
- Coat valve rocker arm and valve rocker arm ball bearing surfaces with Lubricant GM (PN 12345501).
- Install valve rocker arms, valve rocker arm balls, and valve rocker arm nuts. Tighten valve rocker arm nuts slowly to specification while guiding the tips of the rocker arms over the tips of the valves. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install valve rocker arm cover.