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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT-LEFT  or VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT-RIGHT  .

    Important:  Place the valve rocker arms, valve pushrods, and pivot support, in a rack so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.

  2. Remove the valve rocker arm bolts.
  3. Remove the valve rocker arms.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Rocker Arms
    G01970480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the valve rocker arm pivot support.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Pivot Support
    G01970481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the pushrods.
    Fig 3: Removing Push Rods
    G01970482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH RODS CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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