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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to the following procedures:
  2. Remove the rocker arm bolt(s).
    Fig 1: Rocker Arm Bolt(s)
    G01764178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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).
  4. Remove the push rod guide plate(s) if all the valve rocker arms are removed.
    Fig 2: Valve Rocker Arm(s)
    G01764179Courtesy 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) in a suitable solution.
  7. Clean the valve rocker arm bolt(s) of all thread adhesive.
    Fig 3: Push Rods
    G01764180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.