Tools Required
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J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off. See Special Tools .
- Clean the cylinder head valve spring shim area.
- Install the valves (228) into the proper port. Refer to Separating Parts .
- Install the valve stem oil seal (222).
- Install the valve spring (223).
- Install the valve spring cap (224).
- Using the J 8062 , compress the valve spring. See Special Tools .
- Install the valve stem keys.
- Use grease in order to hold the keys in place and remove the J 8062 . See Special Tools .
- Ensure the keys seat properly in the groove of the valve stem.
- Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic face hammer to seat the keys, if necessary.
- Using a ruler, measure the valve spring installed height.
Measure from the base of the valve spring to the top of the valve spring.
Specification:
- If the installed height exceeds 46.25 mm (1.82 in), install a valve spring shim of approximately 0.5 mm (0.02 in) thick.
- Do not shim the valve spring to obtain less than the specified height.
Do not assemble the components without a spring shim on the cylinder head.
- Install the remaining valves, springs, and other components.
- Install sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the threads of the coolant temperature sensor (725).
- Install the coolant temperature sensor into the left cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the threads of the cylinder head plug (229).
- Install the cylinder head plug to the right cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the cylinder head plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, to the sides of the cylinder head plugs (216).
- Install the cylinder head plugs into the cylinder head.
A properly installed plug should be installed 2.5 mm (0.1 in) below the end face of the head.
IMPORTANT:
When using the valves and related components again, install the parts to their original location.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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