Tools Required

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J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

IMPORTANT: Place the components in a rack so that the components can be reinstalled to their original location.

Remove the bolts and valve lifter pushrod guide.

Fig 1: Removing Valve Lifter Pushrod Guide
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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.
Remove the valve lifters.

Fig 2: Remove 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 of J 3049-A for removal.
Use the J 3049-A in order to remove the stuck valve lifters.

Fig 3: Remove Stuck Valve Lifters Using J 3049-A
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