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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
    Fig 1: View Of Valve Rocker Arms
    GM470899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Rotate the piston in the cylinder being serviced to the bottom of its stroke, to ensure that the engine does not rotate when the compressed air is applied.
  2. Rotate the crankshaft until both valves are closed before installing the compressed air into the cylinder.
  3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder being serviced. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
  4. Remove the valve stem keys as followed:
    1. Install the J 22794  into the spark plug hole.
    2. Apply compressed air into the cylinder in order to hold the valves closed.
    3. Lightly tap the valve spring cap to loosen the valve stem keys.
    4. Install the J 5892-D  to the cylinder head.
      Fig 2: Compressing Valve Spring Using J 5892-D
      GM1964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    5. Install the valve rocker arm nut.
      IMPORTANT: Tighten the valve rocker arm nut enough to hold J 5892-D  in place.
    6. Using J 5892-D  compress the valve spring.
  5. Remove the valve stem keys (1).
    Fig 3: View Of Valve Stem & Components
    GM677779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not release the compressed air from the cylinder being worked on. The valve will fall into the cylinder bore.
  6. Slowly release the J 5892-D  .
  7. Remove the J 5892-D  from the cylinder head.
  8. Remove the valve spring cap (2) and valve spring (3).
  9. Remove the valve stem oil seal (4).
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