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Items 5-2: Valve Assembly Note

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    NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Seals
    G03181459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, install new valve seals.
  2. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring Coils To Protect Valve Stem Seal From Damage
    G03181460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, install the valve spring, the spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring, Spring Retainer And Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G03181461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Repeat the above steps and install all of the remaining valves, valve stem seals, valve spring, spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.
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