Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
Important: Install a seal protector over the valve stem prior to installing the valve stem seal.
- Using a twisting pushing motion install the NEW valve stem seal using the J 38820.
- Install the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
CAUTION: Refer to VALVE SPRINGS CAN BE TIGHTLY COMPRESSED CAUTION .
- 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.
- Position the valve locks to the valve stem retainer groove using the J 43059.
- Remove the swivel nut and arm of the J 44211 (2).
- 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 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 7.
- Relieve the air pressure to the cylinder being serviced.
- Remove the J 39313 (1) from the spark plug hole.
- Remove the base plate of the J 44211 (2).
- Install the spark plug.
- Repeat removal steps 7 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 11 on any other cylinders being serviced.
- Install the right camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Right .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the J 44214 (1).
- Install the torque converter cover. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T80-E)
.CAUTION: Refer toFASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the oil pan to transaxle brace.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan to transaxle brace bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs).
- Lower the vehicle.