Installation Procedure

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Clean the cylinder head valve spring seat and/or shim area.
Lubricate the valve guide and valve stem oil seal with clean engine oil.
Install the valve stem oil seal and shim (1, 5).
Install the valve spring (4).
Install the valve spring cap (3).

Fig 1: Valve Stem Keys, Valve Spring, Cap, Valve Stem Oil Seal & Shim
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Compress the valve spring using the J 38606 .
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 .
- Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic faced hammer to seat the keys (if necessary).
Fig 2: J 38606 & J 22794
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Remove J 22794 from the spark plug port.

Fig 3: J 22794 (Spark Plug Port Adapter)
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Hand start the spark plug.
Tighten

Tighten the spark plug to 15 N.m (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 valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .

Fig 4: Spark Plug
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