Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
Valve Lifter Replacement (L92 - Second Design)
Valve Lifter Replacement (L92 - Second Design)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side (See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair) or
Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (211).
3. Remove the valve lifter guides (210) with the lifters. Note the installed position of the guides. The notched area of the guides is to align with the
locating tab on the engine block.
4. Remove the valve lifters (209) from the guide (210).
5. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed, if required.
6. Clean and inspect the valve lifters, if required. Refer to Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection (RPO LY2/LY6/L92) (See: Service and
Repair/Overhaul)Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection (RPO LH6/LMG/LY5/LC9/L76) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
Installation Procedure
Important: When reusing valve lifters, install the lifters to their original locations.