Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
4. Use J3049-A or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters, if required.
5. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.
7. If required, clean and inspect the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection.
Installation Procedure
Important: When reusing valve lifters, install the lifters to their original locations.
1. Lubricate the valve lifters and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.
Align the flat area on the top of the lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the lifter completely into the guide bore.
3. Install the valve lifters and guide to the engine block.
