Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair

Valve Lifter Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
- J 3049-A




1. Remove the lower 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 valve lifters.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the valve lifters to the engine block.




2. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide.




3. Instal the valve pushrods and valve rocker arms.




4. Install the intake manifold.

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.