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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .

    3. Important: Make sure that all valve train parts are kept in order so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.


    Object Number: 153584 Size: SH
  3. Remove the rocker arm bolt(s), the valve rocker arm(s), the push rod(s) and the push rod guide plate(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 406038 Size: SH
  4. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts.
  5. Remove the valve lifter guide(s).
  6. Remove the valve lifter(s).
  7. Clean all the gasket mating surfaces.
  8. Clean the valve train parts.
  9. Inspect the valve lifters and the cam lobes for wear. Refer to Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 406038 Size: SH
  1. Dip the valve lifter(s) in prelube GM P/N 12345501 or equivalent.
  2. Install the valve lifter(s) to the same position the valve lifter(s) was removed from.
  3. Install the valve lifter guide(s).

    4. 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.

  4. Install the valve lifter guide bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 153584 Size: SH
  5. Install the push rod guide plate(s), the push rod(s), the valve rocker arm(s), and the bolt(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  7. Install the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .