Valve Lifter Removal

Tools Required 

J 3049-A  Valve Lifter Remover

Important:  Place the components in a rack so that the components can be reinstalled to their original location.

1. Remove the bolts and valve lifter pushrod guide.
   Fig 1: Valve Lifter Pushrod Guide

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   Important:  Place the valve lifters in the rack in the upright position in order to maintain the oil inside the valve lifters.

2. Remove the valve lifters.
   Fig 2: Valve Lifters

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   Important:  Some valve lifters may be stuck in the valve lifter bores because of gum or varnish deposits and may require the use of J 3049-A  for removal.

3. Use the J 3049-A  in order to remove the stuck valve lifters.
   Fig 3: Removing Stuck Valve Lifters Using J 3049-A

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