Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
- Using a twisting pushing motion install the NEW valve stem seal using the J 38820 . See Special Tools .
- Install the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
- Swing the arm over the valve spring retainer and tighten the swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) down only enough to allow access for installation of the valve locks. See Special Tools .
- Position the valve locks to the valve stem retainer groove using the J 43059 .
- Remove the swivel nut and arm of the J 44211 (2). See Special Tools .
- Install the arm and swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) over the stud of any other valves being serviced and repeat removal steps 12 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 7. See Special Tools .
- Relieve the air pressure to the cylinder being serviced.
- Remove the J 39313 (1) from the spark plug hole. See Special Tools .
- Remove the base plate of the J 44211 (2). See Special Tools .
- Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Repeat removal steps 7 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 11 on any other cylinders being serviced.
- Install the left camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the J 44214 (1). See Special Tools .
- Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
- Install the oil pan to transaxle brace.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan to transaxle brace bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Install a seal protector over the valve stem prior to installing the valve stem seal.
CAUTION:
Refer to COMPRESSED VALVE SPRING CAUTION
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NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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