Valve Service: Disassembly
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.
- Remove the engine cylinder head from the cylinder block (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
- Use Valve Spring Compressor Tool and compress each valve spring.
- Remove the valve locks, retainers, and springs.
- Use a smooth stone or a jewelers file to remove any burrs on the top of the valve stem, especially around the groove for the locks.
- Remove the valves, and place them in a rack in the same order as removed.