Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover (Plier Type)

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the valve rocker arm from the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
3. Remove the valve rocker arm, guide plates, and push rod from the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
4. Remove the intake manifold from the engine block. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
5. Remove the valve lifters by using the following procedure:

•	Remove the valve lifters one at a time.

•	Place the valve lifters in an organizer rack. The lifters must be installed in the same bore from which you removed the valve lifters.

•	Remove a stuck valve lifter using J 3049-A .

6. Inspect the camshaft lobes for damage.

Important: Change the oil and the filter when you install new valve lifters or a new camshaft.

Important: Before installing new valve lifters, coat the foot of the valve lifters with a moly type lubricant.

1. Install the valve lifters into the engine block.
2. Install the push rods, guide plates, and the valve rocker arms on the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
3. Install the intake manifold to the cylinder heads. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
4. Install the valve rocker arm covers to the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.