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Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
    GM909605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: All gasket mating surfaces must be free of oil and foreign material. Use P/N 12378392 or equivalent to clean surfaces.
    IMPORTANT: RTV sealer is not to be placed under the lower intake manifold gaskets.
  1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets.
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Push Rods
    GM909602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Coat the ends of the push rods using prelube P/N 12345501 or the equivalent.
    3. IMPORTANT: The intake valve push rods measure 146.0 mm (5.75 in) and the exhaust valve push rods measure 152.5 mm (6.0 in) in length.
  3. Install the push rods in their original location.
    4. Fig 3: Valve Rocker Arms
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  4. Coat the rocker arm friction surfaces using prelube P/N 12345501 or the equivalent.
    5. IMPORTANT: Shims may be required under the valve rocker arm pedestals if reconditioning has been performed on the cylinder head or its components.
  5. Install the valve rocker arms in their original positions.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the valve rocker arm bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the valve rocker arm bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

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