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Valve Springs

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Fig 1: Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts - 5.7L/6.1L
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
  3. Remove air intake resonator.
  4. Remove ignition coil connector (1).
  5. Remove ignition coils (2).
  6. Remove one spark plug.
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Sequence
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  7. Remove cylinder head cover (1) using the sequence shown in illustration. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Pushrod Retaining Plate
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    1 - PUSH ROD RETAINER FASTENER
    2 - PUSH ROD RETAINER 9070
    CAUTION: The piston must be at TDC, and both valves closed on the cylinder to be serviced.
    NOTE: If removing intake valve spring, install push rod retaining plate 9070, (1), to retain the intake push rods (2).
    Fig 4: Rocker Shaft Torque Sequence
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  8. Remove exhaust/intake rocker arm shafts using the sequence shown in illustration.
    Fig 5: Rocker Shaft
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    1 - ROCKER ARM SHAFT 9065
  9. Install rocker arm shaft 9065 (1).
    Fig 6: Remove/Install Valve Spring Intake
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    1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL 9065
    Fig 7: Valve Spring Tool Adapter
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    1 - EXHAUST ADAPTER 9065
    2 - ADAPTER PIN
    3 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 9065
  10. Install spring compressor 9065 (1,3,) and exhaust adapter arm (1) if needed.
    NOTE: All valve springs and seals are removed in the same manner.
    Fig 8: Valve Spring Removal Tools
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    1 - AIR HOSE
    2 - DUMMY SHAFT
    3 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 9065
  11. Insert air hose (1) into spark plug hole and charge cylinder with air.
    NOTE: Tap the top of the valve spring retainer to loosen the spring retainers locks.
  12. Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor 9065 (3) and remove valve retainer locks.
  13. Release spring compressor (3) and remove valve spring.
    NOTE: The valve springs are interchangeable between intake and exhaust.
  14. Remove valve seal.
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