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well, to help with removing the lifters, spin the cam around and as you do, you'll see the lifters move up one at a time. try to grab them with your fingers and spin them as you pull up. you may have to wipe the oil off them to get a decent grip.
as for the fuel pump pushrod, its a rod about 3/8" thick and maybe 4-5 inches long, with the fuel pump removed, you can see the rod going up into the motor and usually it just falls downs and out, it may be just stuck from buildup, but doesnt need anything special to come out.
once the lifters and that fuel pump pushrod are removed, and the cam timing gear are removed, unbolt the cam retainer plate. Now what i usually do is I bolt the cam gear back on loosely to be able to get a better grip. You can buy a real handle tool, but i never did. once thats all done, you just SLOWLY slide the cam out. if will move a little bit then feel like it gets stuck, you have to pivot it around a bit to make it clear all the cam bearing journals. this is why you go slow, you dont want to damage the bearings, but do be terrified if you barely hear it tap one, just be gentle and itll be fine.
and installation is basically just the opposite, dont forget the retainer plater though, and make SURE you use the cam lubricant before the install.
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