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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT-LEFT  or CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT-RIGHT  .
  2. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (1).
  3. Remove the valve lifters and guide.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Lifters & Guides
    G01970519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of gum or varnish deposits.

  4. Use the J 3049-A  or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters (if required).
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Lifter With J 3049-A
    G01970520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Lifters From Guide
    G01970521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.
  7. Clean and inspect the valve lifters and guides. Refer to VALVE LIFTERS AND GUIDES CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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