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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.0L & 5.7L (UNIT REPAIR)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSVALVE LIFTER INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Valve Lifter Installation
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Valve Lifter Installation
- Apply lubricant GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704, or equivalent, to the valve lifter rollers.IMPORTANT: If reusing the valve lifters, install the valve lifters in the original positions.
- Install the valve lifters.
- Install the valve lifter guides.
- Install the valve lifter guide retainer.
- Install the valve lifter guide retainer bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the valve lifter guide retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.