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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: Mark, organize, and sort the cylinder head components. Return the components to their original location during reassembly.


    Object Number: 470899  Size: SH
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side and/or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the valve rocker arm nuts, the valve rocker arm balls, and valve rocker arms.

  3. Object Number: 470903  Size: SH

    Important: The exhaust valve pushrods (2) are longer than the intake valve pushrods (1).

  4. Remove the valve pushrods.

  5. Object Number: 470906  Size: SH
  6. Remove the valve rocker arm studs and pushrod guides.
  7. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

Important: Be sure to keep parts in order. Parts must be put back from where they were removed.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 470906  Size: SH
  1. Apply sealant to the valve rocker arm stud-to-cylinder head threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  2. Install the pushrod guides and valve rocker arm studs.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 470903  Size: SH

    Important: The exhaust valve pushrods (2) are longer than the intake valve pushrods (1).

  4. Install the valve pushrods.

  5. Object Number: 470899  Size: SH
  6. Coat the valve rocker arm and valve rocker arm ball bearing surfaces with lubricant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  7. Install the valve rocker arms, the valve rocker arm balls, and the valve rocker arm nuts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts slowly to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) while guiding the tips of the rocker arms over the tips of the valves.

  9. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .