Section 546 (5.7L Engine (Service Information)): Springs-Valve: Installation

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Fig 1: Valve Spring R+I Exhaust

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1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL # 9065

Fig 2: Valve Spring R+I Intake

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1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL # 9065

Fig 3: Valve Spring Tool Adapter

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1 - EXHAUST ADAPTER 9065

2 - ADAPTER PIN

3 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 9065

Install valve seal.
Install valve spring.

Using special tool # 9065 (1,3,), compress valve spring and install valve spring retainer and locks.

Fig 4: Special Tool 9065 Components

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1 - AIR HOSE

2 - DUMMY SHAFT

3 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 9065

Release air charge in cylinder (1).
Remove spring compressor tool # 9065 (3).
CAUTION: Verify that the pushrods are fully seated into lifter and rocker arm. Recheck after rocker arm shaft has been torqued to specification.

Fig 5: Rocker Shaft Torque Sequence
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Install rocker arm shaft and pushrods. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY - INSTALLATION) .
Tighten the rocker shaft bolts to 22 N.m (195 in. lbs.) torque, using the rocker shaft torque sequence.

Fig 6: Pushrod Retaining Plate
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1 - PUSHROD RETAINING PLATE FASTENER

2 - PUSHROD HOLDER

Remove special tool # 9070, pushrod retaining plate (1), if used.

Fig 7: Cylinder Head Components

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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER

2 - COVER GASKET

3 - FASTENERS

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

5 - HEAD GASKET

Install cylinder head cover (1).

Fig 8: Cover Torque Sequence
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Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs. Refer to INSTALLATION ).

Install spark plugs.

Fig 9: Ignition Coil R/I - 5.7L V-8

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1 - SLIDE LOCK (SLIDE OUTWARD TO UNLOCK)

2 - SPARK PLUG CABLE (TO OPPOSITE CYLINDER BANK SPARK PLUG)

3 - RELEASE LOCK / TAB (PUSH HERE)

4 - ELEC. CONNECTOR

5 - IGNITION COIL

6 - COIL MOUNTING BOLTS (2)

7 - SPARK PLUG CABLE (TO OPPOSITE CYLINDER BANK IGNITION COIL)

Install ignition coil on plug (5), and torque fasteners (6) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs)
Install ignition coil connectors (4).
Install spark plug cables.
Install air intake resonator.
Install air cleaner assembly.
Connect negative battery cable.