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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve Stem, Valve Seal & Guide With Engine Oil
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  1. Lubricate the valve stem, valve seal and guide with engine oil.
    2. Fig 2: Installing Valve Stem Oil Seals Onto Guides
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  2. Use the EN 46336  to install the valve stem oil seals onto the guides. See Special Tools . Intake valve seals have a white spring (1). Exhaust valve seals have a black spring (2).
    3. Fig 3: View Of Valve Spring
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  3. Position the valve spring on the spring seat.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Valve Spring Retainer
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  4. Place the valve spring retainer (2) onto the valve spring.
    5. Fig 5: Identifying Valve Spring
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    CAUTION: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution .
  5. Compress the valve spring using the EN 46335  . See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 6: View Of Valve Spring Retainer
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  6. With the spring compressed, install the valve keepers into the J 43059  . See Special Tools .
  7. Place the keepers (1) into position by pushing the tool downward.
  8. Release the tension on the spring compressor and remove the EN 46335  . See Special Tools .
  9. Verify that the valve keepers are installed by placing a rag over the valve tip and tapping with a dead-blow hammer. The valve keepers and the spring should remain in place.
  10. Relieve the air pressure from the cylinder and remove the SA9127E  .
  11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  12. Install the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Replacement .
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