OEM 2001 Buick Park Avenue Rocker Arm

2001 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the valve rocker arm and push rod on 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The repair process of valve rocker arms and push rods requires torque angle meter (J 36660-A) as the necessary tool. Start with the removal of left and right valve Rocker Arm covers and proceed to separate the valve Rocker Arm pedestal retaining bolts before lifting off the pedestal. Maintain cleanliness on the surface where you place the assemblies while arranging components in their original shapes and their corresponding mating surfaces in the exact positions from which you removed them. Clean the bolts free of adhesive before inspecting each part of the valve Rocker Arm assembly and pushrods. Begin by installing the pushrods next to the valve Rocker Arm assembly and finish by installing the pedestal. The valve Rocker Arm bolt threads require application of gm p/n 12345493 threadlocker compound or an equivalent material before the valve Rocker Arm pedestal retaining bolts get installed. You must tighten all valve Rocker Arm bolts to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) + 90 degrees using a torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Reapply the left and right valve Rocker Arm covers while listening to detect any valve train noises.