Seal - Valve Stem: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

The valve stem seal/valve spring seat should be pushed firmly and squarely over the valve guide using the valve stem as guide. Do Not Force seal against top of guide. When installing the valve retainer locks, compress the spring only enough to install the locks.
CAUTION: Do not remove garter spring (2) around the seal at the top of the valve stem seal. See Fig 1.
Install valve spring. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE SPRINGS - INSTALLATION) .