Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2192

4. Install the valve lifter guide bolts (211).

Tighten: Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

VALVE LIFTER INSTALLATION (RPO LH6/LMG/LY5/LC9/L76)

Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Lifter Guides & Lifters
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT:

When using the valve lifters again, install the lifters to
their original locations.

If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters
must also be replaced.

Each of the 4 valve guide assemblies will contain 2

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

1. Lubricate the valve lifters (209, 219) and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine

oil.

Fig. 27: Inserting Valve Lifters Into Lifter Guides
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

active fuel management valve lifters and 2 non-active
fuel management valve lifters.

With the lifters and guides properly installed, cylinders
1, 4, 6, and 7 lifter bores will each contain 2 active fuel
management valve lifters.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.

Align the flat area (3) on the top of the non-active fuel management lifter with the flat
area in the lifter guide bore. Push the lifter completely into the guide bore.

The active fuel management lifters (4) are to be installed into the guide, with the notch
in the guide (1) aligned with the raised area (2) of the lifter.

Fig. 28: View Of Lifter Guides & Lifters
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

3. Install the valve lifters and guide assembly (210) to the engine block.

4. Install the valve lifter guide bolts (211).

Tighten: Tighten the valve lifter guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE

Tools Required

J 42385-100 Head/Main Bolt Thread Repair Kit. See Special Tools .

J 45059 Angle Meter

Installation

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado