Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Prevent the crankshaft from rotating clockwise or counterclockwise before using compressed air in the cylinder. Rotation of the crankshaft may cause damage to EN-50792
Flywheel Holding Tool.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, leave the transmission in first gear with the vehicle on the ground and the parking brake set.
- If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LTG) and Starter Replacement (LKW) .
- Install EN-50792 Flywheel Holding Tool.
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator and Camshaft Replacement - Intake (LTG) , Camshaft Position Actuator and Camshaft Replacement - Exhaust (LTG) and Camshaft Position Actuator and Camshaft Replacement - Exhaust (LKW) .
- Install the EN-50717
Valve Spring Compressor (1) to the front and rear of the cylinder head as shown.
NOTE: When mounting the valve spring compressor to the cylinder head, a suitable large washer should be used as indicated by the arrow.
- Install the cross bars and locks (2) of the EN-50717 Valve Spring Compressor to the valve spring compressor adaptors.
- Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
- Attach an air hose to the adapter and pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
- Compress the valve spring using the valve spring compressor (3).
- Remove the valve spring keepers (1).
- Remove the valve spring (3) and retainer (2).
- Use the EN-37281-A Valve Guide Seal Remover to remove the valve seal.