How to install rocker arms on a Pontiac grand am 2001 V-6

Hi there:

Rocker Arms & Pushrods

Removal & Installation

3.1L & 3.4L Engines
Left Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system to a level below the coolant pipe on the front of the engine.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTEKeep the pushrods in order. Intake pushrods are 5 3 / 4 inches long and exhaust pushrods are 6 inches long.
   
   
   Negative battery cableSpark plug wiresHeater bypass pipePositive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve and hoseRocker arm cover
   
   
   Rocker arms and pushrods
   

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valvetrain components with engine oil.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   Pushrods and the rocker arms. Torque the bolts to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).Rocker arm cover using a new gasket. Torque the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).PCV valve and hoseHeater bypass pipe. Torque the screw at the water pump to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm), the bolt at the cylinder head corner to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) and the nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).Spark plug wiresNegative battery cable
   
3. Refill the cooling system.
4. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTEKeep the pushrods in order. Intake pushrods are 5 3 / 4 inches long and exhaust pushrods are 6 inches long.
   
   
   Negative battery cableAlternator bracket on 2005 modelsSpark plug wires from the spark plugs and the upper intake plenum wire retainerPower brake booster vacuum pipe from the intake plenumAccessory drive beltAlternator, if necessaryIgnition coil assembly and Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid as an assemblyRocker arm cover
   
   
   Rocker arms and pushrods
   

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valvetrain components with engine oil.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   Pushrods and the rocker arms. Torque the bolts to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm) plus an additional 30 degree turn.Rocker arm cover using a new gasket. Torque the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).Ignition coil and EVAP solenoid assemblyAlternator, if removed. Torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).Accessory drive beltPower brake booster vacuum pipe to the plenumSpark plug wiresNegative battery cable
   
3. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.

I am old school. So, if they are hydralic, they can be adjusted. I've never replaced one unless it's had several hundred thousand miles one it. Better invest in a DIY book. It's worth it.