Valve Springs: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Valve Tappets .
2. Refer to: SPARK PLUGS .
NOTE: Use compressed air at 7 to 10 bars (100-150 psi). Do not disconnect the compressed air from the cylinder until the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve collet is installed. Any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder.

NOTE: Using some multi-purpose grease and a small screwdriver will aid in the removal of the valve collet.
1. Apply compressed air to the cylinder.
2. Remove the valve collet, valve spring retainer and the valve spring. Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor., 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring., 303-472 (T94P-6565-AH) Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor., 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor.
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

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