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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover


    Object Number: 217096  Size: SH

    Important: Mark, sort, or organize the cylinder head components for return to their original location during assembly.

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

  1. Remove the valve lifters.
  2. Use a magnet in order to remove the valve lifters one at a time.


    Object Number: 31350  Size: SH
  3. Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bore due to gum or varnish deposits. These valve lifters can be removed using J 3049-A .