Rocker Arm Assembly & Push Rod: Installation

If assembling rocker arm assembly, place steel ball in cup area on rocker arm. Lubricate steel ball with engine oil. Install rocker arm pedestal on steel ball and rocker arm. Install retaining clip. Ensure retaining clip is fully snapped into position.
CAUTION: Ensure push rods are installed with copper end facing upward, toward rocker. Engine must be positioned with timing mark on vibration damper at 11 o'clock position before installing rocker arm assembly to prevent bent valves and engine damage when installing rocker arm assembly.
Lubricate ends of push rods with engine oil. Install push rods in original location. Ensure Copper end of push rod is facing upward. Rotate engine until timing mark on vibration damper is at 11 o'clock position. This must be done to prevent bent valves and engine damage when installing rocker arm assembly.
Install rocker arm assembly. Install and tighten rocker arm assembly bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification.

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arm Assembly Components

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If assembling rocker arm assembly, place steel ball in cup area on rocker arm. Lubricate steel ball with engine oil. Install rocker arm pedestal on steel ball and rocker arm. Install retaining clip. Ensure retaining clip is fully snapped into position.
CAUTION: Push rods must be installed with Copper end facing upward, toward rocker. Engine must be positioned with timing mark on vibration damper at 11 o'clock position before installing rocker arm assembly to prevent bent valves and engine damage when installing rocker arm assembly.
Lubricate ends of push rods with engine oil. Install push rods in original location. Ensure Copper end of push rod is facing upward. Rotate engine until timing mark on vibration damper is at 11 o'clock position. This must be done to prevent bent valves and engine damage when installing rocker arm assembly.
Install rocker arm assembly. Install and tighten rocker arm assembly bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Raise and support vehicle. Raise engine using Adjustable Vehicle Stand (164-R6241). Install left-side engine mount isolator. Install isolator-to-bracket mounts. Lower engine and install engine mount retaining nuts and tighten to 71-94 ft. lbs. (96-127 N.m). Tighten engine mount retaining bolts on both sides to 148-218 ft. lbs. (200-295 N.m). To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. On A/C equipped models, evacuate and recharge A/C system if system was discharged.