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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Components
    GM1665094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the valve stem with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the valve stem oil seal, ensuring the proper seals (intake - black seal and exhaust - brown seal) are installed.
  3. Install the valve spring.
  4. Install the valve cap.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Compressing Tools
    GM1557721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using caution so as not to damage the valve spring or valve spring dampener, compress the valve spring using the J 5892-D  (1) and the EN-47823  (2). See Special Tools .
  6. Install the valve cap keys. If necessary, use grease in order to hold the valve cap keys in place.
  7. Ensure the valve cap keys are seated.
  8. Remove the compressed air and remove the J 22794  from the spark plug port. See Special Tools .
  9. Install the rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  10. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
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