Cylinder Head Disassemble

Tools Required

• EN 46119  Off-Vehicle Valve Spring Compressor Adapter
• J 8062  Valve Spring Compressor
• J 38820  Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer

Fig 1: View Of Spark Plugs
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1. Remove the spark plugs.
Fig 2: View Of A.I.R. Injection Pipe Cover
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2. Remove the A.I.R. injection pipe cover studs.
3. Remove the A.I.R. injection pipe cover and gasket.
Fig 3: Using J 8062 & J 42037 To Compress Valve Spring
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IMPORTANT: Organize the valve train components when disassembling so they can be reassembled in the same location and matched up with the same components as previously installed.
4. Use J 8062  (2) and EN 46119  (1) to compress the valve spring.
Fig 4: View Of Valve Keys
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5. Remove the valve keys.
Fig 5: View Of Valve Springs & Retainers
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6. Remove J 8062  and EN 46119  .
7. Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
Fig 6: View Of Valves
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8. Remove the valves.
Fig 7: View Of Valve Stem Seals And Seal Tool
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9. Use J 38820  to remove the valve seals.
Fig 8: View Of Water Jacket Plug
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10. Inspect the water jacket plug, for leakage. Replace if necessary.
Fig 9: View Of Inner Oil Gallery Plug
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11. Inspect the (inner) oil gallery plug, for leakage. Replace if necessary.
Fig 10: Locating Oil Gallery Plugs
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12. Inspect the (end) oil gallery plugs, for leakage. Replace if necessary.