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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Tahoe - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 5802-A Valve Rocker Arm Stud Remover
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 66507 Size: SH
  2. Remove the valve rocker arm stud using the following procedure:
    3. 2.1. Place the J 5802-A over the valve rocker arm stud.
    2.2. Install a nut and flat washer.
    2.3. Turn the nut in order to remove the stud.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 6036 Reamer 0.0762 mm (0.003 in) oversize
    • J 6036 Reamer 0.3302 mm (0.013 in) oversize
    • J 6880 Valve Rocker Arm Stud Installer

    Notice: Do not attempt to Install an oversize valve rocker arm stud without reaming the stud hole as this could damage the cylinder head.


    Object Number: 66509 Size: SH
  1. Ream the hole to the proper size for the replacement oversize valve rocker arm stud. Use the J 6036 for 0.0762 mm (0.003 in) oversize studs, or the J 6036 for 0.3302 mm (0.013 in) oversize studs.
  2. Coat the lower end (press-fit area) of the valve rocker arm stud with hypoid axle lubricant.

    3. Object Number: 66504 Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm stud. Use the J 6880 . The stud is installed to the proper depth when the tool bottoms on the cylinder head.
  4. Install the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  5. Adjust the valves. Refer to Valve Lash Adjustment .
  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .