Valve Seals: Installation

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NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.

NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.
Install the valve springs. Refer to Valve Springs .