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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  3. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Lifter Guide
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  5. Remove the lifter guide bolts.
  6. Remove the lifter guide.
  7. NOTE: Place the valve lifters in an organized order to ensure that they are installed in the same location from which they were removed.
  8. Remove the lifters.