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Item 5, 4, and 3: Valve Spring, Valve Spring Retainer, Valve Spring Retainer Keys Installation Note

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    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.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Spring and Valve Spring Retainer
    G03180591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tool, install the valve spring, valve spring retainer, and the valve spring retainer keys.