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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 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 and/or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 187046 Size: SH
  1. Coat the ends of the push rods using prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.

    2. Important: The intake valve push rods measure 146.0 mm (5.75 in) in length. The exhaust valve push rods measure 152.5 mm (6.0 in) in length.

  2. Install the push rods in their original location.

    3. Object Number: 54392 Size: SH
  3. Coat the rocker arm friction surfaces using prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.

    4. Important: Shims may be required under the valve rocker arm pedestals if reconditioning has been performed on the cylinder head or its components.

  4. Install the valve rocker arms in their original positions.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the valve rocker arm bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft) .

  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side and/or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .