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Installation Procedure

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  1. Dip the valve lifters in prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
  2. Install the valve lifters to the same position the valve lifters were removed.
  3. Install the valve lifter guides.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the valve lifter guide bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Valve Lifter Guides
    G02083592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the push rod guide plates, the push rods, the valve rocker arms, and the bolts. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER (L36)  or INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER (L67)  .
  7. Install the left or the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - LEFT  or VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .
    Fig 2: Installing Push Rod
    G02083593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.