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Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

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Important:  When using the valve train components again, always install the components to the original location and position.

Valve lash is net build, no valve adjustment is required.

  1. Lubricate the valve rocker arms and pushrod with clean engine oil.
  2. Lubricate the flange of the valve rocker arm bolts with clean engine oil.

    Lubricate the flange or washer surface of the bolt that will contact the valve rocker arm.

  3. Install the valve rocker arm pivot support.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Rocker Arm Pivot Support
    G02116965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that the pushrod seat properly to the valve lifter sockets.

  4. Install the pushrod.
    Fig 2: Installing Pushrod
    G02116966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that the pushrod seat properly to the ends of the rocker arms.

    DO NOT tighten the rocker arm bolts at this time.

  5. Install the rocker arms and bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Rocker Arms & Bolts
    G02116967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft until number one piston is at top dead center of compression stroke.

    In this position, cylinder number one rocker arms will be off lobe lift, and the crankshaft sprocket key will be at the 1:30 position. If viewing from the rear of the engine, the additional crankshaft pilot hole, non-threaded, will be in the 10:30 position.

    The engine firing order is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3

    Cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7 are left bank.

    Cylinders 2, 4, 6, and 8 are right bank.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. With the engine in the number one firing position, tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:
    Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft
    G02116968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 1, 2, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    • Tighten intake valve rocker arm bolts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
  8. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees.
  9. Tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:

    Tighten 

    • Tighten exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    • Tighten intake valve rocker arm bolts 2, 6, 7, and 8 to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
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