Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Mark, organize and sort the cylinder head components. Return the components to their original location during reassembly. Make an organizer rack from a piece of wood.

Remove the valve rocker arm nuts, the valve rocker arm balls and the valve rocker arms.

Fig 1: Valve Rocker Arms, Balls & Nuts
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Important: The exhaust valve push rods (2) are longer than the intake valve push rods (1).
Remove the valve push rods.

Fig 2: Push Rods
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Remove the valve rocker arm studs and push rod guides.

Fig 3: Valve Rocker Arm Studs & Push Rod Guides
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