Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

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



2. Remove the valve push rods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .



3. Remove the valve lifter push rod guide.



4. Remove the valve lifters from the engine block.

Refer to Valve Lifter Removal .





Important: Some valve lifters may be stuck in the valve lifter bores because of gum or varnish deposits and may require the use of J 3049-A for removal.

5. Use the J 3049-A in order to remove stuck lifters.

1. Install the valve lifters to the engine block. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .



2. Install the valve lifter push rod guide.



3. Install the valve push rods and valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .



4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .

Important: It is normal for new lifters to make a slight ticking noise when the engine is first started. Increasing the engine RPM slightly to raise oil pressure should stop the noise.