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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right .
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower (L36)  or Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower (L67) .
    IMPORTANT: Make sure that all valve train parts are kept in order so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.
  3. Remove the rocker arm bolt(s), the valve rocker arm(s), the push rod(s) and the push rod guide plate(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
    Fig 1: Push Rods
    G01703253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts.
  5. Remove the valve lifter guide(s).
  6. Remove the valve lifter(s).
  7. Clean all the gasket mating surfaces.
  8. Clean the valve train parts.
  9. Inspect the valve lifters and the cam lobes for wear. Refer to VALVE LIFTERS AND GUIDES CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
    Fig 2: Valve Lifters
    G01703254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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