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Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation

  1. Install the NEW valve stem oil seal, using the EN-958  installer (1).
    Fig 1: Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation Tool
    GM2373172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Lubricate the NEW valve stem oil seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Loosely install the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.
  3. Using the EN-51717-2  compressor (4), push down the valve spring retainer (1) and compress the valve spring (3) until the valve keys (2) can be inserted. Carefully insert the valve keys then, so that they are proper installed to the valve stem grooves.
    Fig 2: Special Valve Spring Compression Tool
    GM2678168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: The valve stem keys must correctly seat in the valve spring cap. Engine damage may occur by not installing properly.
  4. Carefully release the tension from the EN-50717-2  compressor.
  5. Inspect the valve keys and valve spring retainer for proper seat.
  6. Repeat the procedure with the remaining valves and cylinders. Transfer the EN-50717-1  stands and the EN-51717-2  compressor as needed.
  7. Take care that air pressure is always applied to the combustion chamber of the treated cylinder.
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