Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine left side valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left .
- Remove the engine right side valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right .
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Upper .
- Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the lifter guide bolts.
- Remove the lifter guide.
- Remove the lifter(s).
- Clean and inspect the valve lifter(s). Refer to Valve Lifters Cleaning and Inspection in the Engine Unit Repair Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Place the valve train parts in a rack in order to ensure that they are installed in the same location from which they were removed.