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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Rocker Arm & Bolt
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  1. Coat the ends of the pushrods using prelube. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  2. Install the pushrods.
    • The intake pushrods are identified with yellow stripes.
    • The exhaust pushrods are identified with blue stripes.
  3. Ensure that the pushrods seat in the lifter bore.
  4. Coat the rocker arm friction surfaces using prelube. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    5. NOTE: Shims (88894006) may be required under the valve rocker arm pedestals if reconditioning has been performed on the cylinder head or its components.
  5. Install the rocker arms.
  6. Install the rocker arm bolts. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation .
  7. Install the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
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