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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Valve Seal
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  1. Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
    2. NOTE: 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 retainer and valve spring.
    4. Fig 2: Base Plate Over Spark Plug Hole
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    WARNING: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Warning .
  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 removal steps 12-17 and installation steps 1-7. 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. Repeat removal steps 7-14 and installation steps 1-11 on any other cylinders being serviced.
  13. Install the left camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
    14. Fig 3: Flywheel Holder
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  14. Remove the EN 46326  (1). See Special Tools .
  15. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LH2) .
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