Valve stem seals, removing and installing: Installing

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To prevent damage to new seal, place plastic sleeve -A- on valve stem.
Lightly lubricate sealing lip and valve stem with oil.
Install valve stem seal -B- without oiling outside of seal, into seal driver 3129 and carefully push seal down over valve stem down to valve guide.

Fig 1: Placing Plastic Sleeve -A- On Valve Stem

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