Valve Springs (In-Vehicle)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The valve stem seal/valve spring seat (4) 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 (1), compress the spring (3) only enough to install locks (1).
- Follow the same procedure on the remaining cylinders using the firing sequence 1-2-3-4-5-6. Make sure piston is at TDC on the cylinder that the valve spring is to be removed.
- Remove spark plug adapter tool and Special Tool MD 998772A.
- Install rocker arm(s). See INSTALLATION .
- Install camshafts. See INSTALLATION . Install timing chain. See INSTALLATION . Install timing chain cover. See INSTALLATION .
- Install cylinder head covers. See INSTALLATION .
- Install upper intake manifold (1). See INSTALLATION .
- Install air cleaner housing (3) and inlet hose. See INSTALLATION .
- Connect negative battery (1) cable.