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Valve Lifter Removal: Removal

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifter Pushrod Guides
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    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.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Valve Lifters
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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.
  3. Remove the valve lifters.
  4. Fig 3: Using J 3049-A To Remove Sticking 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 ofJ 3049-A  for removal. See Special Tools .
  5. Use the J 3049-A  in order to remove the stuck valve lifters. See Special Tools .