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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: When reusing valve lifters, install the lifters to their original locations.
  1. Lubricate the valve lifters and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
  2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.

    Align the flat area on the top of the lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the lifter completely into the guide bore.

    Fig 1: Inserting Valve Lifters Into Lifter Guides
    G02129180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the valve lifters and guide to the engine block.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Lifters And Guide To Engine Block
    G02129181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the valve lifter guide bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  5. Install the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - LEFT   or CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT   .
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Lifter Guide Bolt
    G02129182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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