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104. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side




Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side (LLT)





Important:
Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster plunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.


Important:
Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tip over, plunger down, after the oil fill.


1. Fill the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) with clean engine oil GM P/N 12378006 or equivalent. Take precautions to prevent scratching the pivot sphere area (1) of the SHLA.

2. Lubricate the SHLA bores in the cylinder head with clean engine oil GM P/N 12378006 or equivalent.





3. Install the SHLAs in the cylinder head.

4. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the SHLA pivot spheres.