Valves, Guides And Springs: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BASE |
- Remove cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head, Removal, 6.7L .
- Support cylinder head on stands, or install head bolts upside down (through combustion surface side) to protect injector tips from damage from work bench.
- Install the valve spring compressor base 8313A (1) as shown in illustration.
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8319 - Install the valve spring compressor (special tool #8319, Compressor, Valve Spring) top plate, washer, and nut. Using a suitable wrench, tighten the nut (clockwise) to compress the valve springs and remove the locks.
- Rotate the compressor nut counterclockwise to relieve tension on the springs. Remove the spring compressor (1).
1 - VALVE RETAINING LOCKS 2 - VALVE 3 - SEAL 4 - SPRING 5 - RETAINER - Remove the retainers (5), springs (4), valve seals (3) (if necessary), and valves (2). Arrange or number all components so they can be installed in their original locations.
- Repeat the procedure on all cylinders to be serviced.