Tools Required

J 3049-A

1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
2. Remove the valve pushrods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .



3. Remove the valve lifter pushrod guide and the bolts.



4. Remove the valve lifters from the engine block. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal .



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

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



2. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .



3. Install the valve pushrods 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 RPMs slightly to raise oil pressure should stop the noise.