Installation Procedure
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- Clean the cylinder head valve spring seat area.
- Lubricate the valve guide and valve stem oil seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the valves (228) into the proper port.
- Install the valve stem oil seal (222).
- Install the valve spring (223).
- Install the valve spring cap (224).
- Compress the valve spring using the J 38606 valve spring compressor.
- Install the valve keys.
- Use grease in order to hold the valve keys in place.
- Make sure the keys seat properly in the groove of the valve stem.
- Carefully release the valve spring pressure, making sure the valve keys stay in place.
- Remove the J 38606 valve spring compressor.
- Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic faced hammer to seat the keys, if necessary.
- Remove the J 22794 spark plug port adapter from the spark plug port.
- Hand start the spark plug.
Tighten
Tighten the spark plug to 15 (11 lb ft).
- Install the spark plug wires at the ignition coil.
- Install the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
- Inspect the wires for proper installation:
- Push sideways on each boot in order to check for proper installation.
- Reinstall any loose boot.
- Install the rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .