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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - LEFT   or CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT   .
  2. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Lifter Guide Bolts
    G02129177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the valve lifters and guide.
    IMPORTANT: Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of gum or varnish deposits.
  4. Use J 3049-A  or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters (if required).
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Lifters And Guide
    G02129178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
  6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.
  7. Clean and inspect the valve lifters. Refer to VALVE LIFTERS AND GUIDES CLEANING AND INSPECTION   .
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Lifters From Guide
    G02129179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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