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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
  2. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  3. IMPORTANT: The valve lifter guide bolts are not removable.
  4. Loosen the valve lifter guide bolts.
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Valve Lifter Guides
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  6. Remove the valve lifter guides.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Valve Lifters
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  8. Remove the valve lifters from the valve lifter guides.
  9. Clean all gasket surfaces with degreaser.