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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Uplander 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.9L 🢒 Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1583141 Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .

    3. Note: The valve lifter guide bolts are not removable.

  3. Loosen the valve lifter guide bolts.
  4. Remove the valve lifter guides.

    5. Object Number: 1583142 Size: SH
  5. Remove the valve lifters from the valve lifter guides.
  6. Clean all gasket surfaces with degreaser.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1557686 Size: SH
  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 in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  6. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  7. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .