Pontiac 10089648 Arm Kit,Valve Rocker

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To remove and install the rocker arms on 4.5L and 4.9L engines, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable and removing the air cleaner and AIR management valve. Remove the MAP hose from the throttle body and the right side spark plug wires and conduit. Remove the fuel vapor canister pipe bracket and drain the cooling system. Remove the heater hose and brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold. Then, remove the rocker arm cover, gasket seals, rocker arms, and rocker arm support. Clean the gasket mounting surfaces and inspect for wear or damage. To install, lubricate the parts with clean engine oil and use a new gasket with RTV sealant. Install the rocker arms and pivots, tighten the pivot bolts, and place each pushrod into the rocker arm seat. Install the rocker arm support, retaining nuts and bolts, rocker arm cover seals, and rocker arm cover. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose and spark plug wires. Install the air management and bracket assembly, replace the heater hose and air cleaner assembly, and connect the negative battery cable. Finally, start the engine and check for leaks. For the left side, follow similar steps, including removing the power steering pump, belt tensioner, and bracket assembly. Replace the accessory drive belt and reinstall the power steering pump, throttle return spring, PCV valve, air cleaner, and negative battery cable.

To remove the valve covers, first detach them from the cylinder heads. Proceed by loosening and removing rocker arm stud nuts, starting from the front of one cylinder head. Keep these nuts in separate containers that are labeled so you can put them back correctly. On 1998 models and prior ones, in case only pushrods have to be removed, loosen each nut just enough to enable you rotate the rocker arms out of the way for pushrod removal. Instead of using pivot balls, roller-rocker arms on model year 2000 and later are retained by bolts. Put away rocker arms and pivot balls with nuts for reinstallation later on. Take out pushrods and keep them apart to avoid mix up during installation utilizing a perforated cardboard box which allows organized storage. Examine each rocker arm for wear, cracks or any other damage focusing on areas where rocker arm faces contact with pushrods and valve stems. Make sure that hole at the pushrod end of each rocker arm is open and inspect rocker arm pivot area for wear, cracks or galling. In particular, replace all worn roller rocker arms along with new pivot balls on 2000 and newer models. Check whether there are cracks or excessive wear on pushrods by rolling them on a flat surface to see if they are bent. To install, lubricate lower end of every single pushrod using clean engine oil or moly-base grease; seat in their original lifter positions; apply moly-base grease to valve stems as well as pushrod ends before placing the rocker arms over studs. Install pivot balls and nuts making sure that flat side of each nut faces pivot ball. Tighten down the rocker arm nuts properly. Reverse order reassemble remaining components; start engine then check for valve cover leaks as well as valvetrain noise (Haines). Note too that most models do not require a valve adjustment except specific instructions provided here for valve adjustment on 1994 VIN Z engines including setting the engine to TDC, aligning timing marks, and adjusting rocker arm nuts for specified valves at TDC for each cylinder.

First, remove the valve cover from the cylinder head to inspect and take out rocker arms and pushrods. It is important to make sure that a specific cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) and that the lifters for this cylinder are on base circle of camshaft when removing them. To show TDC, use a plastic pen through the spark plug hole to raise piston on its highest point by rotating the crankshaft. Loosen rocker arm bolts, take off rocker arm nuts, rocker arms and pivot balls ensuring they are carefully stored in marked containers. Rotate the rocker arms aside for an easy pushrod removal. Also, don't forget about the pushrod guides if necessary remove them marking them for proper reinstallation. Look for wear, cracks, or damage especially where they contact with pushrods and valve stems on rocker arms. Inspect the rocker arm pivot area for wear, cracks or galling and make sure that each rocker arm has an open pushrod-end hole. Replace damaged or worn out rocker arms with new pivot balls as required. Lubricate lower ends of pushrods with engine oil or moly-based grease before installing them into their original locations and checking that they sit properly in lifter socket. Apply moly-based grease on valve stem ends and upper pushrod ends before positioning you're your installing bolts for aileron activator. With care, install pivot balls and bolts then tighten rocker arm nuts while no valve spring load is present on it; replace retainer bolt hand-tight before torquing down to specified amounts using a torque wrench set at 14-15 lb-ft; replace retainer bolt hand-tight before torquing down to specified amounts using a torque wrench set at 14-15 lb-ft. In later models align tab on roller rocket pivot with slot in cylinder head casting protrusion; reinstall valve cover after tightening rocker arms then check for oil leaks or valve train noises after starting the engine.

Cracks, excessive wear, and bending.

Store them orderly.

The pushrods should be inspected for cracks, excessive wear, and bending.

Reassemble the remaining components in reverse order.

The first step is to detach the valve cover from the cylinder head to access the rocker arms and pushrods.

Apply moly-base grease to valve stem and pushrod ends before positioning the rocker arms over the studs.

Also, inspect the rocker arm pivot support pedestal for cracks. Ensure the hole at the pushrod end of each rocker arm is open and check the pushrods for cracks, excessive wear, and clogged oil holes.

To determine if a cylinder is at TDC, rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at its highest point, and use a plastic pen in the spark plug hole to indicate TDC.

To determine if a cylinder is at TDC, rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at its highest point, and use a plastic pen in the spark plug hole to indicate TDC.

Finally, install the valve covers, start the engine, listen for unusual valve train noise, and check for oil leaks.

After the installation, the engine should be started and checked for leaks and valvetrain noise.