Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Be sure to keep parts in order. Parts must be reinstalled into the original location and position.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Pushrods

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Install the pushrods.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Supports

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NOTE: Be sure that the arrow on the rocker arm support is in the up position.

Install the rocker arm supports.

Fig 3: View Of Valve Pushrod Socket, Roller Pivot & Valve Stem Tip

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Apply lubricant to the following rocker arm contact surfaces:
- Pushrod socket (1)
- Roller pivot (2)
- Valve stem tip (3)
  Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

Fig 4: Expanded View Of Valve Rocker Arm Assemblies

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the rocker arms as follows:
1. Finger start the bolt at location (1)
2. Finger start the bolt at location (2)
3. Finger start the bolt at location (3)
4. Finger start the remaining rocker arm bolts

Fig 5: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Alignment Mark & Engine Front Cover Alignment Tab

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Rotate the crankshaft balancer to position the crankshaft balancer alignment mark (1) 57-63 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the engine front cover alignment tab (2).

NOTE: Once the rocker arms are installed and properly torqued, no additional valve lash adjustment is required.

Tighten the rocker arm bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Install the rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .