Cylinder Head Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

EN 46353 Valve Spring Compressor Attachment - Head Off-Vehicle. See Special Tools .
SA9102E-A Valve Seal Remover/Replacer. See Special Tools .
SA9124E Regulator Valve Remover/Replacer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Loosening Valve Stem Keys

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IMPORTANT: Mark or sort parts during disassembly. Refer to Separating Parts .

Using an appropriate size socket and a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve cap in order to loosen the keys.

Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs

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Use the SA9124E (2) and the EN 46353 (1) in order to compress the valve spring. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Keys, Retainer Cap, Spring & Valve

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Remove the keys (206), cap (205), spring (204), and valve (222).

Fig 4: View Of Seal & Seat

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Using the SA9102E-A , remove the seal (266) and seat (265). See Special Tools .