Spring(S), Valve: Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
A fulcrum assembly (1) must be rotated to the appropriate setting as marked on the tool for proper valve spring alignment.
NOTE:
The intake seal has a smaller spring seat diameter compared to the exhaust seal.
- Install the valve seal.NOTE:
The intake spring damper has a longer free length compared to the exhaust spring damper.
- Install the valve spring.
- Using the valve spring compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1, 3), compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer locks.
- Release the air charge (1) in the cylinder.
- Remove the valve spring compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (3).CAUTION:
Verify that the pushrods are fully seated into the lifters and the rocker arms. Recheck after rocker arm shaft has been torqued to specification.
- Install the rocker arm shaft and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the rocker arm shaft bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).
- Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, install the cylinder head cover bolts and tighten to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.) Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the spark plug.
- Install the ignition coil (2) and tighten fasteners (3) to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
- Connect the resonator hose at the throttle body and tighten clamp (4) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Install the resonator retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Connect the clean air hose at the air cleaner housing and tighten clamp (2) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Connect the electrical connector at the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1).
- Position the engine cover (2) and secure the retaining grommets to the ball studs.
- Install the oil fill cap (1).
- Connect the negative battery cable.