Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the valve rocker arm(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement- Right .
- Remove the spark plug.
- Install the J 39313 and apply air pressure to the cylinder in order to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
- Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.
- Compress the valve spring with the J 42039.
- Use the magnetic end of the J 43059 in order to remove the valve keepers (1).
- Remove the J 42039.
- Remove the valve spring retainer (2).
- Remove the valve spring.
- Remove the valve seal using the J 38820.
- Inspect and measure the valve spring. Refer to VALVE SPRING INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.