Cylinder Head Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation
Special Tools Required
Stem seal driver
07PAD-0010000
Valve spring compressor
07757-0010000
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Coat the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.
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Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
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Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.
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Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide seal installer (B).
NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.
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Install the valve spring. Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder head.
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Install the valve retainer.
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Install the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring, and install the valve cotters.
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Lightly tap the end of each valve stem three times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper seating of the valve and valve cotters. Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend the stem.
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