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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Stem & Valve Spring Components
    GM832259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Clean the cylinder head valve spring seat and/or shim area.
  2. Lubricate the valve guide and valve stem oil seal with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the valve stem oil seal and shim (1, 5).
  4. Install the valve spring (4).
  5. Install the valve spring cap (3).
    6. Fig 2: Compress The Valve Spring (Cylinder Head Installed) Using Special Tools
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  6. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Install the valve keys.
    1. Use grease in order to hold the valve keys in place.
    2. Make sure the keys seat properly in the groove of the valve stem.
    3. Carefully release the valve spring pressure, making sure the valve keys stay in place.
    4. Remove the J 38606  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    5. Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic faced hammer to seat the keys (if necessary).
    8. Fig 3: Removing J 22794 From Spark Plug Port
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  8. Remove J 22794  from the spark plug port. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Spark Plug And Sparkplug Seat
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Hand start the spark plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the spark plug to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  10. Install the spark plug wires at the ignition coil.
  11. Install the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
  12. Inspect the wires for proper installation:
    • Push sideways on each boot in order to check for proper installation.
    • Reinstall any loose boot.
  13. Install the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement  .
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