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The intake and exhaust springs are NOT interchangeable. Make the springs accordingly for installation. Correctly identify the part numbers for new springs being installed.

Remove the variable valve actuator assembly. Refer to ASSEMBLY, VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION, REMOVAL .

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Install the (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) (2) on the (special tool #MD998772A, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1).

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Number 3 intake valve spring compression shown, all other valves similar.
Install the (special tool #MD998772A, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1) onto the cylinder head.
Place a cushion of foam padding or a ball of rags in the dome area of the cylinder head to hold the valves in place during the retaining lock removal process.

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Number 3 cylinder exhaust valve spring compression shown, all other valves similar.
Using the (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) (2), compress valve spring (4) and remove valve retaining locks (3).

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NOTE:
The intake and exhaust springs are NOT interchangeable. Make the springs accordingly for installation. Correctly identify the part numbers for new springs being installed.

NOTE:
If the springs are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations.

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Number 2 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown, all other valve springs similar.
Release the valve spring compression and remove the valve spring retainer (1) and valve spring (2).
If required, remove the valve guide seal. Refer to REMOVAL .