18. Valve Lifter Removal

Valve Lifter Removal

Tools Required
* J3049-A Valve Lifter Remover





Important: Mark, sort, or organize the valve lifters and guides for return to their original location during assembly.

1. Remove the valve lifter guide retainer bolts and retainer.





2. Remove the valve lifter guides.

Important: Place the valve lifters in the organizer rack or tag them in a way to ensure they can be resumed to the valve lifter bore from which they were removed.

3. Remove the valve lifters.





4. Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bore due to gum or varnish deposits. These valve lifters can be removed using J3049-A.