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Items 3, 4 and 5: Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Valve Spring Retainers and Valve Springs Removal Note

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  1. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at top dead center (TDC).
  2. Hold the valves in the cylinder head.
    • Remove the spark plug of the cylinder being serviced.
    • Use a suitable tool to apply air pressure to the cylinder.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the valve spring retainer keys, valve spring retainers and the valve springs.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys Valve Spring Retainers And Valve Springs
    G03180565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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