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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.4L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .

    2. Object Number: 54392 Size: SH
  2. Remove the valve rocker arm bolt(s).
  3. Remove the valve rocker arm(s).

    4. Important: Place the valve train parts in a rack in order to ensure that they are installed in the same location from which they were removed. Intake pushrods are yellow and measure 144.18 mm (5.68 in) long. Exhaust pushrods are green and measure 152.51 mm (6.0 in) long.

    Important: Use care when removing the pushrods. Ensure that they do not fall down into the lifter valley.

  4. Remove the pushrod(s).
  5. Clean and inspect the valve train components. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection in the Engine Unit Repair Manual.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 54392 Size: SH
  1. Install the pushrod(s) and the valve rocker arm(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation in the Engine Unit Repair Manual.
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side .