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Valve Lifter Removal

Tools Required 

J 3049-A  Valve Lifter Remover

Important: 

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

  1. Remove the bolts and valve lifter pushrod guide.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Valve Lifter Pushrod Guide
    G01643827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important: 

    Place the valve lifters in the rack in the upright position in order to maintain the oil inside the valve lifters.

  2. Remove the valve lifters.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Lifters
    G01643828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

  3. Use the J 3049-A  in order to remove the stuck valve lifters.
    Fig 3: Removing Stuck Valve Lifters
    G01643829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.