Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the valve bridge.
- Install the valve bridge pins.
- Install the pushrods.
- Install the rocker arm shaft assembly.
- Install the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the proper sequence. Tighten the rocker arm shaft bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
IMPORTANT:
Install the valve bridge with the expansion side of bridge away from the injector.
NOTE:
The pushrods must be correctly seated in the valve lifter and valve rocker arms before the rocker arm shaft assembly is torqued into place. Improper seating of the pushrods can cause damage to the pushrods or the valve rocker arm shaft assembly components.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.