OEM Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Rocker Arm

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Rocker Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Rocker Arms
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  Q: How to replace the valve rocker arm and push rods on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: The first task when replacing valve rocker arms and push rods involves marking all components then sorting them by order before assembling them. The starting point consists of first taking off the rock arm cover then continuing to the rocker arms and both rocker arm supports and pushrods. It is essential to clean and inspect all rocker arms yet some pushrods require inspection or cleanup. Reinstallation should occur by keeping parts organized and placing them back into their original positions. Begin by installing pushrods with the attention to keep rocker arm support arrows oriented vertically before installing rocker arm supports. Use the correct part number from Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants to apply lubricant on the pushrod socket and the roller pivot and the valve stem tip. The first step for installing rocker arms includes using finger torque on bolts located at positions and , then working on the rest of the rocker arm bolts. The crankshaft balancer requires positioning of its alignment mark between 57-63 degrees from the engine front cover tab in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. After installing rocker arms followed by proper torque application there is no necessity to adjust valve lash. Install the rocker arm cover after securing all rocker arm bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).