Tools Required

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover.

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
2. Remove the push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .

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




3. Remove the valve lifter retainer and the guides.



4. Remove the valve lifters one at a time. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal .
5. Place the lifters and guides in an organizer rack.



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

Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement in order 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 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 1051396 or the equivalent to the engine oil.

•	Replace all the valve lifters when a new camshaft is installed.

1. Install the valve lifters one at a time. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .
2. Install the push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
3. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .