Valve Springs And Valve Seals In Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Seal & Spring

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1 - VALVE LOCKS

2 - VALVE RETAINER

3 - VALVE SPRING

4 - VALVE STEM SEAL

5 - VALVE STEM

Install valve seal/valve seat assembly (4). Push the assembly down to seat it onto the valve guide.
Install valve spring (3) and retainer (2).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Valve Spring
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1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR MD 998772A

2 - AIR HOSE
Use Valve Spring Compressor MD-998772-A (1) with Valve Spring Compressor Adapter 6779 to compress valve springs only enough to install locks. Correct alignment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve stems. See Fig 2.
Remove air hose (2) and install spark plugs.
Install camshafts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install cylinder head cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .