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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Replacement .
  2. Remove the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Install the SA9127E  and apply air pressure to the cylinder in order to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
  4. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Valve Steam Seal
    GM1469798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution .
  5. Compress the valve spring with the EN 46335  . See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Valve Spring Retainer
    GM263913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the magnetic end of the J 43059  in order to remove the valve keepers (1). See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the EN 46335  . See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the valve spring retainer (2).
    9. Fig 3: View Of Valve Spring
    GM240799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the valve spring.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Valve Seal
    GM1357128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the valve seal using the SA9102E-A  . See Special Tools .
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