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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Roller Followers
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  1. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement  or Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement .
  2. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
  4. Fig 2: View Of J 43649 Valve Spring Compressor (Second Camshaft Cover Bolt Hole)
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  5. Install the front section of the J 43649  to the second camshaft cover bolt hole.
  6. Fig 3: View Of J 43649 Valve Spring Compressor (Cylinder Head)
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  7. Install the remaining parts of the J 43649  to the cylinder head.
  8. Fig 4: View Of Air Hose Adaptor
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  9. Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
  10. Attach an air hose to the adapter
  11. Using the compressed air, pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
  12. Compress the valve spring using the J 43649  .
  13. Fig 5: Identifying Valve Spring Keepers
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  14. Remove the valve spring keepers.
  15. Remove the valve spring retainer.
  16. Fig 6: Identifying Valve Springs
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  17. Remove the valve spring.
  18. Fig 7: View Of Special Tool J 36017 & Valve Seal
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  19. Using the J 36017  remove the valve seal.