Valve Lifter Replacement

Valve Lifter Replacement

Special Tools

J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side) or to Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (5.3L) (Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the valve lifter. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal (5.3L) (Valve Lifter Removal)Valve Lifter Removal (6.0L) (Valve Lifter Removal).
3. Clean and inspect the valve lifters. Refer to Throttle Body Removal (Throttle Body Removal).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the valve lifter. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation (5.3L) (Valve Lifter Installation)Valve Lifter Installation (6.0L) (Valve Lifter Installation).




2. Install the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side (Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side) or to Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (5.3L) (Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side).