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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Torrent 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. 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. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 61836 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lifter guide bolts.
  5. Remove the lifter guide.

    6. Note: Place the valve lifters in an organized order to ensure that they are installed in the same location from which they were removed.

  6. Remove the lifters.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 54701 Size: SH
  1. Coat the valve lifters using prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or the equivalent.
  2. Install the valve lifters in their original locations.
  3. Install the lifter guide.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or the equivalent to the lifter guide bolt threads and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  5. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. 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. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side.
  8. Inspect for leaks.