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Valve Lifter Removal

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Tools Required 

J 3049-A  Valve Lifter Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .

    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.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifter Pushrod Guides
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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.
    3. Fig 2: View Of 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 ofJ 3049-A  for removal.
  3. Use the J 3049-A  in order to remove the stuck valve lifters.
    4. Fig 3: Using J 3049-A To Remove The Stuck Valve Lifters
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