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- Remove the cylinder head(s). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
- Position the Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (2) in the Valve Spring Compressor (1).
(Special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) and (Special tool #C-3422-D, Compressor, Valve Spring)
NOTE:Number 3 cylinder intake valve spring compression shown, all other valves similar.
- Compress the valve spring (3) and remove the valve retaining locks (4).NOTE:
If the springs are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown, all other valve springs similar.
- Release the valve spring compressor and remove the valve spring retainer (1) and valve spring (2).
- Remove the spring seat (1).