Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover





1. Remove the intake manifold.





2. Remove the valve pushrods and the valve rocker arms.





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





4. Remove the valve lifters from the engine block.





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

Installation Procedure

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.





1. Install the valve lifters to the engine block.





2. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide.





3. Install the valve pushrods and the valve rocker arms.





4. Install the intake manifold.