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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
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  3. Remove the valve lifters and guide.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Lifters & Guide
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    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 3: Removing Valve Lifters Using J 3049-A
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  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 4: Removing Valve Lifters
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