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Valve Spring, Retainer, and Seal: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
    2. CAUTION: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder. If air pressure must be removed, support the valve prior to removal.
    CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
    NOTE: If a valve drops into the cylinder, remove the cylinder head. For additional information, refer CYLINDER HEAD - RH  or CYLINDER HEAD - LH .
  2. Pressurize the cylinder using compressed air.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the key, retainer and the valve spring.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-473)
    G03898348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Camshaft removed for clarity.
    Fig 2: Locating Valve Seal
    G04680758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the valve seal.
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