Installation - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If removed, install valve(s). (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS - INSTALLATION)

If valves or seats have been reground, check valve tip height (A). See Fig 1. If valve tip height for intake valve is greater than 47.59 mm (1.8737 in.) or 49.14 mm (1.9347 in.) for exhaust valve, grind valve tip until within specifications. Make sure measurement is taken from cylinder head surface to the top of valve stem.

Fig 1: Checking Valve Tip Height and Valve Spring Installed Height

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1 - SPRING RETAINER

2 - GARTER SPRING

3 - VALVE SPRING SEAT TOP

4 - CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE

Install valve seal/spring seat assembly over valve guides on all valve stems. See Fig 2. Ensure that the garter spring is intact around the top of the rubber seal. Install valve springs, valve retainers.
Compress valve springs with a valve spring compressor install locks and release tool. If valves and/or seats are reground, measure the installed height of springs (B), make sure measurements are taken from top of spring seat to the bottom surface of spring retainer. See Fig 1 . If height is greater than 38.75 mm (1.5256 in.), install a 0.762 mm (0.030 in.) spacer in head counterbore under the valve spring seat to bring spring height back within specification.

Fig 2: Valve Seal and Spring

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1 - VALVE RETAINING LOCKS

2 - VALVE SPRING RETAINER

3 - VALVE SPRING

4 - VALVE SEAL AND VALVE SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY

5 - VALVE