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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Spark Plug Wire Routing
    GM74069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Except LS7)Spark Plug Replacement (LS7) .
  3. Fig 2: Compressed Air Adapter Hose
    GM353918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the J 22794  spark plug port adapter into the spark plug hole.
  5. Attach an air hose to J 22794  spark plug port adapter.
  6. Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic face hammer in order to loosen any varnish on the valve stem keys.
  7. Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring (Cylinder Head Installed) Using Special Tools
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  8. Use the J 38606  valve spring compressor in order to compress the valve spring.
  9. Fig 4: Valve Stem Keys, Spring, Cap & Shim
    GM1503529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the valve stem keys (1).
  11. Carefully release the valve spring tension.
  12. Remove the J 38606  valve spring compressor.
  13. Remove the valve spring cap (2).
  14. Remove the valve spring (3).
  15. Remove the valve stem oil seal and shim (4).