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Fig 1: Valve Spring Compressor Components

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Remove the cylinder head(s). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD , REMOVAL .
Position the Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) (2) in the Valve Spring Compressor (special tool #C-3422-D, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1).

Fig 2: Compressing Valve Spring & Locating Valve Retaining Locks
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NOTE:
Number 3 cylinder intake valve spring compression shown in illustration, all other valves similar.
Compress the valve spring (3) and remove the valve retaining locks (4).

Fig 3: Valve Spring & Valve Spring Retainer
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NOTE:
If the springs are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown in illustration, all other valves similar.
Release the valve spring compressor and remove the valve spring retainer (1) and valve spring (2).
If required, remove the valve(s). Refer to VALVES, INTAKE AND EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
If required, remove the valve guide seal and spring seat. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, REMOVAL .