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Removal Procedure

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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  .
  1. If equipped, with a manual transmission leave the transmission in first gear with the vehicle on the ground and the parking brake set.
  2. If equipped, with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (RPOs L61/LE5) .
  3. Install J 43653  .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Roller Followers
    GM758358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Lifter Replacement  or Exhaust Camshaft and Lifter Replacement .
  6. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
  7. Fig 2: View Of J 43649 Valve Spring Compressor
    GM1675266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the front section of the J 43649  to the second camshaft cover bolt hole.
  9. Fig 3: View Of J 43649 Valve Spring Compressor (Cylinder Head)
    GM1675271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the remaining parts of the J 43649  to the cylinder head.
  11. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  12. Fig 4: View Of Air Hose Adaptor
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  13. Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
  14. Attach an air hose to the adapter
  15. Using the compressed air, pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
  16. Compress the valve spring using the J 43649  .
  17. Fig 5: Identifying Valve Spring Keepers
    GM1403900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the valve spring keepers.
  19. Remove the valve spring retainer.
  20. Fig 6: Identifying Valve Springs
    GM1403902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the valve spring.
  22. Fig 7: View Of J 36017 & Valve Seal
    GM758364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Using the J 36017  remove the valve seal.