Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 271
Special Tools
J 3049-A Valve Lifter Remover
Removal Procedure
Fig. 127: View Of Valve Lifter Guide And Bolt
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1. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side.
2. Remove the valve lifter guide bolts (1).
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2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
3. Remove the valve lifters and guide.
Fig. 128: Using J 3049-A To Remove Sticking Valve Lifters
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4. Use J 3049-A or equivalent in order to remove the valve lifters, if required.
IMPORTANT: Some valve lifters may be stuck in their bores because of
gum or varnish deposits.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
Fig. 129: View Of Valve Lifters & Lifter Guides
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5. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from
which they were removed.
7. Clean and inspect the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and
Inspection.
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: When reusing valve lifters, install the lifters to their original
locations.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
Fig. 130: View Of Valve Lifters & Lifter Guides
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1. Lubricate the valve lifters and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.
Align the flat area on the top of the lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the
lifter completely into the guide bore.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2