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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Using J 38820 To Replace Valve Seal
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  1. Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
    2. IMPORTANT: Install a seal protector over the valve stem prior to installing the valve stem seal.
  2. Using a twisting pushing motion install the NEW valve stem seal using the J 38820  . See Special Tools .
  3. Install the valve spring and valve spring retainer.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Base Plate Installed Over The Spark Plug Hole For Changing Valve Stem Seal
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    CAUTION: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution .
  4. Swing the arm over the valve spring retainer and tighten the swivel nut of the J 44211  (2) down only enough to allow access for installation of the valve locks. See Special Tools .
  5. Using a magnet, position the valve locks to the valve stem retainer groove. Grease can be used to hold the locks in place.
  6. Remove the swivel nut and arm of the J 44211  (2). See Special Tools .
  7. Install the arm and swivel nut of the J 44211  (2) over the stud of any other valves being serviced and repeat these removal and installation steps. See Special Tools .
  8. Relieve the air pressure to the cylinder being serviced.
  9. Remove the J 39313  (1) from the spark plug hole.
  10. Remove the base plate of the J 44211  (2). See Special Tools .
  11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  12. Install the left camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
    13. Fig 3: View Of EN 46326 Installed To Engine Block
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  13. Remove the EN 46326  flywheel holder (1). See Special Tools .
  14. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LC3) .
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