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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the valve rocker arm cover from the cylinder head. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove both heater hoses from the heater core. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (2.2L) and HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (2.2L) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    Fig 1: Installing Spark Plug Port Adapter To Spark Plug Hole In Cylinder Head
    G01976946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Service & Adjustment Specifications - 2.2L in Engine Performance.
  5. Remove the required valve rocker arm(s). Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Install the J 22794  to the spark plug hole in the cylinder head.
  7. Connect a shop air supply hose and apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.
  8. Install an 8 mm x 65 mm bolt with a hardened washer into the rocker arm bolt hole.
    CAUTION: Compressed valve springs have high tension against the valve spring compressor. Valve springs that are not properly compressed by or released from the valve spring compressor can be ejected from the valve spring compressor with intense force. Use care when compressing or releasing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and when removing or installing the valve stem keys. Falling to use care may cause personal injury.
  9. Use the J 5892-D  in order to compress the valve spring.
    1. 9.1. Hook the slotted end of J 5892-D  under the washer on the bolt.
    2. 9.2. Apply steady pressure on the valve spring cap until the valve keys are accessible
      Fig 2: Compressing Valve Spring
      G01976947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Completely engage the J 38606 jaws on the valve spring. The J 38606 may slip off and scratch the valve spring. Replace the valve spring if the valve spring becomes scratch.
  10. Use J 38606  when there is not enough clearance to use J 5892-D  .
    Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring
    G01976948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the valve keys.
  12. Carefully release the spring tension.
  13. Remove the J 5892-D  or the J 38606  .
  14. Remove the valve spring cap.
  15. Remove the valve spring.
  16. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Valve Keys, Valve Spring And Cap, Valve Stem Oil Seal
    G01976949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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