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Tools Required

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J 38606  Valve Spring Compressor

Important:  Ensure that the valve train components are marked, organized or sorted when disassembling the cylinder head. Install the valve train components in the original location from which the components were removed.

  1. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and stud.
  2. Remove the fuel line bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Line Bracket
    G02081636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not damage the valve guide. Remove any burrs that have formed at the key groove by conferring the valve stem with an oil stone or a file.
  3. Compress the valve springs using the J 38606  .
    Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs
    G02081637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the valve spring cap keys.
  5. Remove the valve spring caps.
  6. Remove the valve springs.
  7. Remove the valves.
  8. Remove the valve stem oil seals and spring seats as an assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Stem Oil Seals And Spring Seats
    G02081638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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