Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side , or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the valve lifter guide bolt (1).
- Remove the valve lifter guides (2) with the lifters. Note the installed position of the guides. The notched area of the guides is to align with the locating tab on the engine block.
- Remove the valve lifters (1) from the guide (2).
- Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed, if required.
- Clean and inspect the valve lifters, if required. Refer to Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection .
NOTE:
The active fuel management lifters are installed into the guide by aligning the notched area of the guide (1) with the raised surface on the side of the lifter (2).