OEM 2005 Buick LeSabre Pushrod

2005 Buick LeSabre Pushrod Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Replace the Pushrod on 2005 Buick LeSabre?

  A: The necessary tools to replace the valve Rocker Arm and push rod consist of torque angle meter (J 45059). After unfastening the left and right valve Rocker Arm covers and removing the bolts from the pedestal retainers proceed to detach the pedestal. Maintain cleanliness on the surface area where you set the assemblies and arrange the stored components according to the original configuration and original mating surface locations. Remove the Rocker Arm assembly along with pushrods before cleaning all bolts of thread adhesive while conducting inspections of valve rocker arms and pushrods. Your first step should be assembling pushrods after which you should install the valve Rocker Arm assembly before adding the pedestal. The bolts fastening the lower Intake Manifold to the Cylinder Head can be accessed exclusively through removing the upper Intake Manifold which is found in right front and left rear corners. Use gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) threadlocker compound or its equivalent on the thread areas of the valve Rocker Arm bolt before installing the pedestal fasteners. Apply the torque angle meter (J 45059) to tighten the value Rocker Arm bolts to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) + 90°. The final step includes replacement of the left and right valve Rocker Arm covers while listening for valve train noises.