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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.2 4, LN2, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L (LN2) (ON-VEHICLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSVALVE LIFTER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard

Installation Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure

NOTE: If the valve lifters and anti-rotation brackets are not installed properly, the valve lifters, the anti-rotation brackets, and the engine could be damaged.

Important: When installing new valve lifters, coat the lifters with camshaft assembly lube (GM P/N 1052365) or equivalent.

Install the valve lifters in the lifter bores.
- Align the flat sides (top) of the lifters with the flat sides of the anti-rotation brackets.
- When properly aligned, the flat side of each lifter is aligned parallel to the anti-rotation bracket.
- The roller at the bottom of each lifter is aligned parallel to the camshaft lobe.
Install the anti-rotation brackets on the valve lifters. Tighten the anti-rotation bracket bolts to 11 N.m (97 in lbs).

Fig 1: Anti-Rotation Brackets
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the cylinder head gasket.

Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .

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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.