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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 260141  Size: SH

    Important: 

       â€¢ When using the valve train components again, always install the components to the original location and position.
       â€¢ Valve lash is net build, no valve adjustment is required.

  1. Lubricate the valve rocker arms and pushrods with clean engine oil.
  2. Lubricate the flange of the valve rocker arm bolts with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm pivot support.

  4. Object Number: 260142  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the valve lifter sockets.

  5. Install the pushrods.

  6. Object Number: 260140  Size: SH

    Important: 

       â€¢ Ensure the pushrods seat properly to the ends of the rocker arms.
       â€¢ DO NOT tighten the rocker arm bolts at this time.

  7. Install the rocker arms and bolts.

  8. Object Number: 1402119  Size: SH
  9. Rotate the crankshaft until number one piston is at top dead center of compression stroke.
  10. In this position, cylinder number one rocker arms will be off lobe lift, and the crankshaft sprocket key will be at the 1:30 position. The camshaft and crankshaft sprocket alignment marks will be in the 12 o'clock positions. If viewing from the rear of the engine, the additional crankshaft pilot hole, non-threaded, will be in the 10:30 position.

    The engine firing order is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3.

    Cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7 are left bank.

    Cylinders 2, 4, 6, and 8 are right bank.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  11. With the engine in the number one firing position, tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:
  12. Tighten

        â€¢ Tighten exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 1, 2, 7, and 8 to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
        â€¢ Tighten intake valve rocker arm bolts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  13. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees.
  14. Tighten the following valve rocker arm bolts:
  15. Tighten

        â€¢ Tighten exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
        â€¢ Tighten intake valve rocker arm bolts 2, 6, 7, and 8 to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).