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Valve Spring, Retainer and Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and CAMSHAFTS  in this article .
    2. CAUTION: If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
    NOTE: The number on the valve tappets only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness of 3.650 mm.
  2. Remove and inspect the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Remove the spark plug for the cylinder being serviced.
  4. Position the piston for the cylinder being serviced at the top of its stroke and pressurize the cylinder with compressed air.
  5. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the retainer keys.
    Fig 1: Compressing Valve Spring And Remove Retainer Keys
    G03995835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the valve spring.
    1. Remove the retainer.
    2. Remove the valve spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring
    G03995836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the valve stem seal.
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
G03995837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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