Why wont the rocker arm go up or down on left side of my generator and how do i fix it.i replaced the rocker arm on that side it was broke .the bolt was broke

It sounds as though something is wrong with the valve or camshaft timing and valves are touching the pistons.

If the bolts broke and you hadn't got that far it is possible you haven't turned the engine back a little before fitting the head or ensuring the cam timing is almost correct before refitting the head.

stuck valves are the main cause of breakig rocker arms

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.

Right Side

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.

Hope this helps.

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I could be the bushings in the rocker arms and the rocker arm shafts. Bring the piston to top dead center on the cylinder that has the noise. Both valves should be closed. Allow about five minutes for the tappets to bleed down on that cylinder. When you can spin both of the pushrods with your fingers, remove the 5/16 inch bolts on the right hand side (pushrod side) of the head. This should allow you to push the rocker arm shaft out and remove the rocker arm. You may have to gently tap the rocker arm shafts out but it should not be difficult to get them out. Do not mix the rocker arms and their shafts up. Keep them together. Check the bushings in the rocker arms and the rocker arm shafts for wear. The bushings can be replaced and use new rocker arm shafts if this turns out out to be the problem. Check the face of the rocker arm where it pushes down on the valve stem for wear as well.

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Steve

The bolts should have thread lock on them when installing, and the torque is done in 2 steps. 33 ft lbs. and then 90 deg. after that on the second pass. 3.1L Engine CAUTION
Observe all applicable safety precautions when working around fuel. Whenever servicing the fuel system, always work in a well ventilated area. Do not allow fuel spray or vapors to come in contact with a spark or open flame. Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher near the work area. Always keep fuel in a container specifically designed for fuel storage; also, always properly seal fuel containers to avoid the possibility of fire or explosion. LEFT SIDE (FRONT)

1. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
4. Disconnect the top half of the air cleaner assembly, then remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield and crossover pipe.
6. Disconnect the spark plug wires from spark plugs and looms then route the wires out of the way.
7. Remove the rocker arm (valve) covers.
8. Remove upper intake plenum and lower intake manifold.
9. Remove the left side exhaust manifold.
10. Remove oil level indicator tube. NOTE: When removing the valve train components they must be kept in order for installation in the same locations they were removed from.
    
11. Remove rocker arms nut, rocker arms, balls and pushrods.
12. Unfasten the cylinder head bolts evenly, then remove the cylinder head from the engine compartment. Remove and discard the gasket. To install:
    
13. Clean all the gasket surfaces completely. Clean the threads on the cylinder head bolts and block threads.
14. Place the cylinder head gasket in position over the dowel pins on the cylinder block so the words THIS SIDE UP are showing.
15. Coat the bolt threads lightly with sealer, then install finger-tight.
16. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). With all the bolts tightened make a second pass tightening all the bolts an additional 90°.
17. Install the pushrods, rocker arms, balls and rocker arm nuts in their proper locations. Tighten the rocker arm nuts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
18. Install the lower intake manifold and upper intake plenum.
19. Install the rocker arm (valve) covers.
20. Install the oil level indicator tube. Insert the dipstick.
21. Connect the spark plug wires to spark plugs and looms.
22. Install the left side exhaust manifold.
23. Install the exhaust crossover pipe and heat shield.
24. Refill the cooling system.
25. Install the top half of the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body air inlet duct.
26. Connect negative battery cable.
27. Start vehicle and verify that there are no leaks. Fig. 20: Cylinder head mounting and bolt tightening sequence - 3.1L engine
    

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (REAR) CAUTION
Fuel Injection systems remain under pressure, even after the engine has been turned OFF. The fuel system pressure must be relieved before disconnecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the top half of the air cleaner assembly and remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield and crossover pipe.
6. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
7. Detach the Oxygen (O2) sensor connector.
8. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
9. Remove the right side exhaust manifold.
10. Carefully lower the vehicle.
11. Disconnect the spark plug wires from spark plugs and wire looms and route the wires out of the way.
12. Remove the rocker arm (valve) covers.
13. Remove upper intake plenum and lower intake manifold. NOTE: When removing the valve train components they must be kept in order for installation in the same locations they were removed from.
    
14. Remove rocker arms nut, rocker arms, balls and pushrods.
15. Unfasten the cylinder head bolts evenly, then remove the cylinder head from the engine compartment. Remove and discard the gasket. To Install:
    
16. Clean all the gasket surfaces completely. Clean the threads on the cylinder head bolts and block threads.
17. Place the cylinder head gasket in position over the dowel pins on the cylinder block so the words THIS SIDE UP showing.
18. Coat the bolt threads lightly with sealer, then install finger-tight.
19. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). With all the bolts tightened make a second pass tightening all the bolts an additional 90°.
20. Install the pushrods loosely retained with the rocker arm assemblies. Make sure all pushrods are in the correct locations. Coat the ends of the pushrods with prelube. The intake rods are marked yellow and are 5 3?4 inch long. The exhaust pushrods are marked green and 6 inches long. balls and rocker arm nuts. Tighten the rocker arm nuts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
21. Install the lower intake manifold and upper intake plenum.
22. Install the rocker arm (valve) covers.
23. Connect the spark plug wires to spark plugs and wire looms.
24. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
25. Install the exhaust manifold.
26. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.
27. Carefully lower the vehicle.
28. Connect the Oxygen (O2) sensor wiring.
29. Install the exhaust crossover pipe and heat shield.
30. Refill the cooling system.
31. Install the top half of the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body air inlet duct.
32. Connect negative battery cable.
33. Start vehicle and verify that there are no leaks.

1.5 and 1.8 engines:
* Install the rocker arm and shaft assemblies. Tighten the rocker arm shaft retainer bolts to 23 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
* Check valve adjustment and install the valve cover. Tighten the valve cover bolts to 16 inch lbs. (1.8 Nm) for the 1.5L engine or to 29 inch lbs. (3.3 Nm) for the 1.8L engine.


2.0 engine
* Lubricate the rocker shaft with clean engine oil and install the rockers and springs in their proper places.
* Install the rocker shaft assemblies on the engine. Tighten the bolts gradually and evenly to 21-25 ft. lbs. (29-35 Nm).


2.4 engine



Fig. Rocker arm shafts and components-2.4L engine



* Fit the rocker shaft springs from above and position them so that they are at right angles to the plug side. Install the rocker springs before installing the exhaust side rocker shaft and rocker arm assembly.

* Install the exhaust side rocker shaft assembly in the engine. Tighten the rocker shaft mounting bolts gradually and evenly to 23 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
* Remove the lash adjuster retaining tools.
* Install the rocker cover and tighten the mounting bolts to 30 inch lbs. (3 Nm).
* Reinstall the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.


Hope helps.

To replace the upper rocker box gaskets is not too difficult. But, if you're replacing the gaskets between the head and the lower plate, this gets a bit more involved. You must remove the fuel tank as well.

To replace the top gaskets, simply remove the four bolts and lift the top and middle plate off the lower plate. The left rear bolt on the rear cylinder is the toughest bolt to get out. Sometimes there is a hole drilled in the frame to make access to this bolt easier. If not, you'll have to shorten a hex key wrench in order to get it out. With the top and middle plates our, replace the "umbrella valve" in the middle plate making sure you put it in from the correct side. Now place the outer gasket in the lower plate, the outer and middle gasket in the middle plate and set the top plate down on them. Wiggle the plates around a bit until you get them lined up properly with each other and tighten the top four bolts down a little at a time one each bolt until they're all tight. Torque to 80 inch pounds.

If you're going to remove the lower plate, first bring the piston of one cylinder up to top dead center on the compression stroke. Remove the spark plug and rotate the engine until both valves are fully closed. Remove the air filter assembly and backing plate. Remove the large bolts on the right side of the rocker arms Slide the rocker arm shaft out of the rocker arms one at the time and remove the rocker arm and it's pushrod. Notice that the rocker arm shaft have a recess ground into them. This is so the 5/16" acts as a lock to hold the shaft in place. It must be realigned on reassembly of the rocker plate. Once you get all the rocker arms and pushrods removed, you should have the pushrod tubes out as well. Remove the rest of the bolts and lift the lower rocker box plate. Clean the bottom of the rocker box plate and top of the head.

Assembly is the reverse of disassembly. Make sure you don't get the pushrods mixed up as they are all four of different lengths and will only work properly in their correct postitions. They are color coded for their proper positions. There is no adjustment of the pushrods.
Front intake --- YELLOW
Front exhaust -- GREEN
Rear Intake --- BLUE
Rear Exhaust --- PURPLE
Lower rocker box torque values are: 5/16" bolts 15-18 foot pounds
1/4" bolts 10-13 foot pounds

Left side:

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valvetrain components with engine oil.
   
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Pushrods and the rocker arms and tighten the bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) plus 30 degrees
     
   • Rocker arm cover using a new gasket and tighten the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
     
   • PCV valve to the rocker arm cover
     
   • Coolant tube with the thermostat bypass hose and tighten the bolt to 98 inch lbs. (11 Nm) and the nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
     
   • AIR check valve pipe and torque the adapters to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
     
   • Engine mount strut and torque the bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Negative battery cable
     

Right side:

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valve train components with engine oil.
   
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Pushrods and the rocker arms and tighten the bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) plus 30 degrees
     
   • Rocker arm cover using a new gasket and tighten the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
     
   • Power brake booster vacuum pipe to the plenum
     
   • EVAP solenoid and ignition coil assembly
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Alternator bracket and torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
     
   • Alternator and torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
     
   • Accessory drive belt
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
3. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.
   

It's time to do a head gasket job the 22Re's blow the head gasket at about 140,000 so your son did you a favor, remove the head have it machined and valeves done replace the head gasket the the tork to yeild head bolts that HAVE to be replaced spend about $200.00 and it will last another 150,000 miles the rings and bottom end are solid on them but the head goes bad between #1 and #2 cylinders.also when you pull the head undue the exhast pipe and dump out the antifreeze in the catalitic conveter and you don't want that it will ruin it. and you can fix the broken exhaust pipe at the same time down by the L on the side of the tranny.