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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifters, Guide & Guide Bolts
    GM1272826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (211).
  2. Remove the valve lifters and guide.
    3. Fig 2: Using J 3049-A To Remove The Stuck Valve Lifters
    GM31350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of gum or varnish deposits.
  3. Use the J 3049-A  or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters, if required. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. Fig 3: View Of Valve Lifters & Lifter Guides
    GM63233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
  5. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed. Refer to Separating Parts .
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