Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Prevent the crankshaft from rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise before using compressed air in the cylinder. Rotation of the crankshaft may cause damage to J 43655
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- If equipped, with a manual transmission leave the transmission in first gear with the vehicle on the ground and the parking brake set.
- If equipped, with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) .
- Install J 43653 .
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Lifter Replacement or Exhaust Camshaft and Lifter Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft roller followers.
- Install the front section of the J 43649 to the second camshaft cover bolt hole. See Special Tools .
- Install the remaining parts of the J 43649 to the cylinder head. See Special Tools .
- Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
- Attach an air hose to the adapter
- Using the compressed air, pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
- Compress the valve spring using the J 43649 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the valve spring keepers.
- Remove the valve spring retainer.
- Remove the valve spring.
- Using the J 36017 remove the valve seal.