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Valve Spring, Retainer and Seal

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SPECIAL TOOLS

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0008941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Compressor, Valve Spring 303-300 (T87C-6565-A)
GF0008942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Compressor, Valve Spring 303-350 (T89P-6565-A)
GF0029218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Compressor, Valve Spring 303-1249
GF0008944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-470 (T94P-6510-CH)
MATERIAL

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent		 WSS-M2C930-A
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  1. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new valve stem seal.
    2. Fig 1: Installing New Valve Stem Seal Using Special Tool (303-470)
    GF0029292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve spring, retainer and key.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Keys, Retainer & Spring Using Special Tools (303-1249, 303-350, 303-300)
    GF0029219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve Tappets .
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