Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. 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 bolts (211).
- Remove the valve lifter guides (210) 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 (209) from the guide (210).
- 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 .