Intake/Exhaust Valves & Seats: Notes
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NOTE:
The cylinder heads must be removed in order to perform this procedure.
- Remove the cylinder head covers. See REMOVAL .
- Remove rocker arms and lash adjusters. See REMOVAL .
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft. NOTE: All six valve springs and valves are removed in the same manner; this procedure only covers one valve and valve spring.
- Using Tool C-3422-B or C-3422-C Valve Spring Compressor and Tool 8519 Adapter (2), compress the valve spring.NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the top of the valve spring to loosen the spring retainers locks enough to be removed.
- Remove the two spring retainer lock halves.NOTE: The valve spring is under tension use care when releasing the valve spring compressor.
- Remove the valve spring compressor (2).
- Remove the spring retainer, and the spring.NOTE: Check for sharp edges on the keeper grooves. Remove any burrs from the valve stem before removing the valve from the cylinder head.
- Remove the valve from the cylinder head.NOTE: The valve stem seals are common between intake and exhaust.
- Remove the valve stem seal. Mark the valve for proper installation.