Removal - Cylinder Head Off
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With cylinder head removed from cylinder block, compress valve springs using a universal valve spring compressor.
- Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
- Before removing valves, remove any burrs from valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the valve guides. Identify valves, locks and retainers to insure installation in original location.
- Inspect the valves. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE SPRINGS - INSPECTION)