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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 EN-43653:  Flywheel Holding Tool.
  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 Replacement .
  3. Install EN-43653:  flywheel holding tool.
  4. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement  or Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Camshaft Roller Followers
    GM2401694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the camshaft roller followers (1).
    6. Fig 2: Valve Spring Compressor Adaptor Set
    GM2401706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the EN-43649-10:  valve spring compressor adaptor set (1) to the front and rear of the cylinder head.
  7. Install the cross bars and locks (2) of the EN-43649:  valve spring compressor to the valve spring compressor adaptors.
  8. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  9. Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
  10. Attach an air hose to the adapter and pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi)
  11. Compress the valve spring using the valve spring compressor (3).
    12. Fig 3: Valve Spring, Keepers & Retainer
    GM2401713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the valve spring keepers (1).
  13. Remove the valve spring (3) and retainer (2).
    14. Fig 4: Valve Guide Seal Remover
    GM2401716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Use the EN-36017:  valve guide seal remover (1) to remove the valve seal.
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