Valve Seals: Installation

All valve seals 

NOTE: Lubricate the valve seal and valve stem with clean engine oil prior to installation.
1. Position a new valve seal onto the valve stem.
2. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install the new valve seal.
   Fig 1: Installing Valve Seal Using Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer

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NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations or engine damage may occur.
Fig 2: Compressing Valve Spring Using Valve Spring Compressor
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3. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, install the valve spring, the valve spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.
4. Relieve the air pressure from the cylinder.
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head .
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
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5. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.

   Cylinder No. 7 front intake valve seal 

6. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Middle Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly

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7. Lubricate the balance shaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Camshaft sprocket removed from art for clarity.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft to align the balance shaft timing marks.
Fig 5: Aligning Timing Mark On Balance Shaft With Camshaft Timing Mark
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8. Position the balance shaft on the journals and align the timing mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
Fig 6: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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9. Position the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and install the 6 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

   Cylinder No. 10 front intake valve seals 

10. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 7: Identifying Bolts And Rear Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly

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11. Lubricate the balance shaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Camshaft sprocket removed from art for clarity.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft to align the balance shaft timing marks.
Fig 8: Aligning Timing Mark On Balance Shaft With Camshaft Timing Mark
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12. Position the balance shaft on the journals and align the timing mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
Fig 9: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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13. Position the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and install the 6 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    All valve seals 

14. Install the spark plug. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 6.8L (3V) .
15. Depending on the valve being serviced, install the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  or Valve Cover - RH .