Valve Lifters: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove cylinder heads. See CYLINDER HEAD . Remove valve lifter guide hold-down bracket bolts. Remove valve lifter guide hold-down brackets. Remove valve lifter guides. Remove valve lifters.