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Valve Service: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the engine cylinder head from the cylinder block. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
  2. Use Valve Spring Compressor Tool (special tool #C-3422-D, Compressor, Valve Spring) and Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) and compress each valve spring.
  3. Remove the valve locks, retainers, and springs.
  4. Use a smooth stone or a jewelers file to remove any burrs on the top of the valve stem, especially around the groove for the locks.
  5. Remove the valves, and place them in a rack in the same order as removed.