- Coat the valve lifter rollers and inside of the valve lifter guides with prelube GM P/N 1052367 or the equivalent.
- Install the valve lifters in the same location from which they were removed.
- Install the valve lifter guides.
- Install the valve lifter guide retainer
- Install the valve lifter guide retainer bolts
- Install the valve pushrods. Be sure that the valve pushrods seat in the valve lifter sockets.
- Install the valve rocker arms, the balls, and the bolts.
- Install the splash shield.
Important: If a new camshaft is installed, replace all the valve lifters.
Important: The valve lifter guide retainer must contact all of the valve lifter guides. If the valve lifter guide retainer is bent, the valve lifter guide retainer must be replaced.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (20 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.
Important: The 7.4L engine uses different length intake and exhaust valve pushrods. The exhaust valve pushrods are longer than the intake valve pushrods.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 61 N·m (45 lb ft)
