Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove spark plug.
- Remove valve lifter.
- Identify installation positions and store them without mixing them up.
- Remove valve collet.
- Compress valve spring and remove valve collet with magnet hand using Tool.
CAUTION:Do not damage valve lifter bore.
Tool numbers : KV10109220 (-) : KV10116200 (J-26336-A) : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) - Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
- Push valve stem to combustion chamber side and remove valve.
- Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
- Remove valve oil seals using Tool.
Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959) - Remove valve seat (if necessary). Refer to INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .
- Remove valve guide (if necessary). Refer to INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .
- Remove spark plug tube (if necessary).
- Using pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
CAUTION:- Take care not to damage cylinder head.
- Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless absolutely necessary.