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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arm(s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement- Right .
  2. Remove the spark plug.
  3. Install the J 39313  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. Compress the valve spring with the J 42039. 
    Fig 1: Identifying J 42039
    G01816912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the magnetic end of the J 43059  in order to remove the valve keepers (1).
  7. Remove the J 42039. 
  8. Remove the valve spring retainer (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Keepers
    G01816913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the valve spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Spring
    G01816914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the valve seal using the J 38820. 
  11. Inspect and measure the valve spring. Refer to VALVE SPRING INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
    Fig 4: Removing Valve Seal
    G01816915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.