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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Lifter, Guides, Retainers & Bolts
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  1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side  or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Loosen the valve lifter guide retainer bolts.
  3. Remove the valve lifter guide retainers.
  4. Remove the valve lifter guides.
  5. Remove the valve lifters.
  6. If required, clean and inspect the lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection .