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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L 🢒 Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1146 Size: SH
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
  2. Loosen the rocker arm nut. Position the rocker arm aside.
  3. Remove the pushrod.

    4. Object Number: 1974 Size: SH
  4. Remove the engine lift bracket located at the rear of the engine.

    5. Object Number: 1044 Size: SH
  5. Route the spark plug wires below the lower intake manifold.

    6. Object Number: 1976 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
  7. Remove the cylinder head gasket.

    8. Object Number: 3682 Size: SH
  8. Remove the anit-rotation brackets.

    9. Important: Hydraulic Valve lifters do not require adjustment. Valve lifters must be kept in order so they may be reinstalled in their original position.


    Object Number: 3684 Size: SH
  9. Remove the valve lifters.

Installation Procedure

    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 new valve lifters, coat the lifters with camshaft assembly lube (GM P/N 1052365) or equivalent.


    Object Number: 3684 Size: SH
  1. Install the valve lifters in the lifter bores.
    2. • Align the flat sides (top) of the lifters with the flat sides of the anti-rotation brackets.
    • When properly aligned, the flat side of each lifter is aligned parallel to the anti-rotation bracket.
    • The roller at the bottom of each lifter is aligned parallel to the camshaft lobe.

    Object Number: 3682 Size: SH
  2. Install the anti-rotation brackets on the valve lifters.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the anti-rotation bracket screws to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 2480 Size: SH
  3. Install the cylinder head gasket.
  4. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 61533 Size: SH
  5. Install the lift bracket.
  6. Install the lift bracket nut.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 1044 Size: SH
  7. Route the spark plug wires up through the lower intake manifold.

    8. Object Number: 1963 Size: SH
  8. Install the pushrods. Ensure that the pushrods seat in the lifter.

    9. Object Number: 3686 Size: SH
  9. Position the rocker arms.
  10. Install the rocker arm nuts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .