Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
Important: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use lubricant to clean the surfaces. Refer to Sealers,
Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
Important: RTV sealer is NOT to be placed under the lower intake manifold gaskets.
1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets and seals.
2. Coat the ends of the push rods using prelube. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
Important: The intake valve push rods measure 146.0 mm (5.75 in) and the exhaust valve push rods measure 152.5 mm (6.0 in).
3. Install the push rods in their original location.
4. Coat the rocker arm friction surfaces using prelube. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
Important: Shims (P/N 88894006) may be required under the valve rocker arm pedestals if reconditioning has been performed on the
