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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover (Plier Type)


    Object Number: 470994  Size: SH

    Important: Mark, sort, or organize the valve lifters and guides for return to their original location during assembly.

  1. Remove the valve lifter guide retainer bolts and retainer.

  2. Object Number: 470996  Size: SH
  3. Remove the valve lifter guides.
  4. Important: Place the valve lifters in the organizer rack or tag them in a way to ensure they can be returned to the valve lifter bore from which they were removed.

  5. Remove the valve lifters.

  6. Object Number: 719128  Size: SH
  7. 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 .