59. Valve Lifter Installation

Valve Lifter Installation





Notice: If the valve lifters and anti-rotation brackets are not installed properly, the valve lifters, the anti-rotation brackets, and the engine could be damaged.

Important: When installing valve lifters, coat the lifters with engine assembly prelube GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869, or equivalent.

1. Coat the valve lifters with engine assembly prelude GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869, or equivalent.
2. Install the valve lifters in the lifter bores.
^ Align the flat sides, top, of the lifters with the flat sides of the lifter guides.
^ When properly aligned, the flat side of each lifter is aligned parallel to the lifter guide.
^ The roller at the bottom of each lifter is aligned parallel to the camshaft lobe.





3. Install the lifter guides on the valve lifters.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the bolts that retain the lifter guides.
^ Tighten the lifter guide bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).