Valve Lifter Removal

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Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (211).
Remove the valve lifters and guide.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifters, Guide & Guide Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of gum or varnish deposits.

Use the J 3049-A or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters, if required.

Fig 2: Using J 3049-A To Remove The Stuck Valve Lifters

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Remove the valve lifters from the guide.

Fig 3: View Of Valve Lifters & Lifter Guides

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Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed. Refer to Separating Parts .