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Valve Spring, Retainer and Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and Valve Tappet in this article .
  2. Remove the spark plug for the cylinder being serviced.
  3. Position the piston for the cylinder being serviced at the top of its stroke and pressurize the cylinder with compressed air.
  4. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the retainer keys.
    Fig 1: Compressing Valve Spring
    G03996400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the valve spring.
    1. Remove the retainer.
    2. Remove the valve spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring
    G04007645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the valve stem seal.
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
G03995837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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