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Removal and Installation

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  1. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at the top of its stroke with both the intake valve and the exhaust valve closed.
  2. Remove the rocker arm. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM .
    3. CAUTION: If a valve drops into the cylinder, remove the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD .
  3. Hold the valve in the cylinder head.
    • Remove the spark plug.
      • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    • Apply a minimum of 689 kPa (100 psi) of compressed air to the cylinder.
  4. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring.
    Fig 1: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Spring
    G03962026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer and the valve spring:
  6. Inspect the components. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    7. CAUTION: Do not release the compressed air from the cylinder until after the valve spring keys are installed.
    NOTE: Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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