Valve Lifter Installation

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Apply lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent, to the valve lifter rollers.
Important: If reusing the valve lifters, install the valve lifters in the original positions.
Install the valve lifters.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Lifters
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the valve lifter pushrod guides.
Tighten

Tighten the valve lifter pushrod guide bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Valve Lifter Pushrod Guides
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