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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifter Guides
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  1. Coat the valve lifters using prelube. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  2. Install the valve lifters to the cylinder bores.
  3. Apply threadlock to the valve lifter guide bolt threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  4. Install the valve lifter guides.
  5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  8. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .