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 push rods. 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 and the valve lifter guides 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.

Important: 

•	When the 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.
2. Install the valve lifter guide retainer.
3. Install the valve pushrods.
4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .