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Items 8-11: Valve Spring Removal Note

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    CAUTION: The piston must be at the top of its stroke with both the intake and exhaust valves closed prior to removing the valve spring.
    CAUTION: If a valve drops into the cylinder, remove the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD - LH  or CYLINDER HEAD - RH  .
  1. Hold the valve in the cylinder head.
    • Remove the spark plug.
    • Apply a minimum of 689 kPa (100 psi) of compressed air into the cylinder.
  2. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs.
    Fig 1: Compressing Valve Springs
    G03243931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the following:
    1. Valve spring retainer key
    2. Valve spring retainer
    3. Valve spring
    4. Valve stem seal
      Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Seal, Valve Spring, Valve Spring Retainer And Valve Spring Retainer Key
      G03243932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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