Q: How do you remove the valve rocker arm and push rod?
A:
You need to remove the rocker arm cover, the number one cylinder spark plug, the rocker arm bolts, the rocker arms, the rocker arm pivot support, and the pushrods and clean and inspect the rocker arms and pushrods, if required.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod?
A:
You need to lubricate the rocker arms and pushrods with clean engine oil, the flange of the rocker arm bolts with clean engine oil, and the flange or washer surface of the bolt that will contact the rocker's arm, install the rocker arm pivot support, the pushrods and the rocker arms and bolts and rotate the crankshaft until the number one piston is at the top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke. In this position, the number one cylinder rocker arms will be an off-lobe lift. Then you can rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees and install the number one cylinder spark plug and the rocker arm cover.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you remove the valve rocker arm and push rod?
A:
You need to remove the rocker arm cover, the number one cylinder spark plug, the rocker arm bolts, the rocker arms, the rocker arm pivot support, and the Pushrods, and then clean and inspect the rocker arms and pushrods, if required.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the valve lifter oil manifold?
A:
You need to remove the intake manifold, disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor, remove the Valve Lifter oil manifold bolts and the valve lifter oil manifold and identify the 8 gasket retaining strap locations and remove the outer gasket from the valve lifter oil manifold.
Q: What special tools will I be needing when replacing the valve stem oil seal and valve spring?
A:
You will be needing a spark plug port adapter and a Valve Spring compressor.