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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 39119 Size: SH
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement in Engine Mechancial.

    2. Object Number: 68713 Size: SH

    Important: Store used components in order so that they can be reassembled in the same location.

  2. Remove the valve rocker arm nut.
    3. • If only the pushrod is being replaced, back the valve rocker arm nut off until the valve rocker arm can rotate away from the pushrod.
    • Then remove the pushrod.
  3. Remove the valve rocker arm with the valve rocker arm ball.

    4. Object Number: 343915 Size: SH
  4. Remove the pushrod.
  5. Clean and inspect all parts. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect in Engine Mechanical.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 343916 Size: SH

    Important: When new valve rocker arms and/or balls are installed, coat their bearing surfaces with a high viscosity lubricant containing zinc, such as GM P/N 1052367.

  1. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation .
  2. Adjust the valve lash. Refer to Valve Lash Adjustment .
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical.