Valve Lifter Removal

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Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

IMPORTANT: Mark, sort, or organize the valve lifters and guides for return to their original location during assembly.

Remove the valve lifter guide retainer bolts and retainer.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifter Guide Retainer & Bolts

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Remove the valve lifter guides.

IMPORTANT: Place the valve lifters in the organizer rack or tag them in a way to ensure they can be returned to the valve lifter bore from which they were removed.

Remove the valve lifters.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Lifters

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Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bore due to gum or varnish deposits. These valve lifters can be removed using J 3049-A .

Fig 3: Removing Valve Lifter Using J 3049-A

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