Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .




Important: The valve lifters and valve guides must be installed in the same location from which the valve lifter and valve guides were removed.

2. Remove the valve pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement



3. Remove the valve lifter guide retainer.



4. Remove the valve lifter guides.

Important: Place the valve lifters in a rack in the upright position in order to maintain the oil inside the valve lifter.

5. Place the valve lifters in an organizer rack.



6. A stuck valve lifter can be removed using the J 3049-A .

Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement to obtain access to the valve lifter.

7. Inspect the valve lifter. Refer to Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect .

Important: 

•	When new valve lifters or a new engine camshaft is installed, change the engine oil and the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .

•	Add Engine Oil Supplement GM P/N 1052367 or the equivalent to the engine oil.

•	Replace the valve lifters as required when a new engine camshaft is installed.

1. Install the valve lifters one at a time. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .
2. Install the valve lifter guide retainer. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .
3. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation .
4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .