Valve Tappet: Removal

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NOTE: Keep the valve tappets in order so they can be installed in their original positions.

Inspect and test each valve tappet separately to prevent intermixing of the valve tappets.
Remove the appropriate cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD LH or CYLINDER HEAD - RIGHT .
Remove the screws, the camshaft follower guides and the valve tappets.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Follower Guides And Valve Tappets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.