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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Spark Plug Wire & Boot
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  1. Remove the rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the spark plug wire at the spark plug.
    • Twist each plug wire boot 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the spark plug.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Spark Plug & Spark Plug Seat
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    IMPORTANT: Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head with the engine at room temperature.
  3. Loosen the spark plug 1 or 2 turns.
  4. Brush or air blast away any dirt or debris from around the spark plug.
  5. Remove the spark plug.
    6. Fig 3: Applying Compressed Air To J 22794
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  6. Install the J 22794  into the spark plug hole. See Special Tools .
  7. Attach an air hose to the J 22794  . See Special Tools .
  8. Apply compressed air to the J 22794  in order to hold the valves in place. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 4: Compress The Valve Spring (Cylinder Head Installed) Using Special Tools
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  9. Use the J 38606  in order to compress the valve spring. See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 5: Valve Stem Keys, Valve Spring Cap & Valve Spring
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  10. Remove the valve stem keys (225).
  11. Carefully release the valve spring tension.
  12. Remove the J 38606  . See Special Tools .
  13. Remove the valve spring cap (224).
  14. Remove the valve spring (223).
  15. Remove the valve stem oil seal (222).
  16. Remove the valve (228).
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