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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Spark Plug Wire & Boot
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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement  .
  2. Disconnect the spark plug wire at the spark plug.
    • Twist each plug wire boot 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the spark plug.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Spark Plug And Sparkplug Seat
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    IMPORTANT: Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head with the engine at room temperature.
  3. Loosen the spark plug 1 or 2 turns.
  4. Brush or air blast away any dirt or debris from around the spark plug.
  5. Remove the spark plug.
    6. Fig 3: Installing J 22794 Into Spark Plug Hole
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  6. Install J 22794  into the spark plug hole. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Attach an air hose to J 22794  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Apply compressed air to J 22794  in order to hold the valves in place. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    9. Fig 4: Compress The Valve Spring (Cylinder Head Installed) Using Special Tools
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  9. Use J 38606  in order to compress the valve spring. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    10. Fig 5: View Of Valve Stem & Valve Spring Components
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  10. Remove the valve stem keys (2).
  11. Carefully release the valve spring tension.
  12. Remove the J 38606  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  13. Remove the valve spring cap (3).
  14. Remove the valve spring (4).
  15. Remove the valve stem oil seal and shim (1, 5).
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