Spring(S), Valve: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
A fulcrum assembly (1) must be rotated to the appropriate setting as marked on the tool for proper valve spring alignment.
NOTE:
The intake seal has a smaller spring seat diameter compared to the exhaust seal.
- Install the valve seal.NOTE:
The intake spring damper has a longer free length compared to the exhaust spring damper.
- Install the valve spring.
- Using the valve spring compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1, 3), compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer locks.
- Release the air charge (1) in the cylinder.
- Remove the valve spring compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (3).CAUTION:
Verify that the pushrods are fully seated into the lifters and the rocker arms. Recheck after rocker arm shaft has been torqued to specification.
- Install the rocker arm shaft and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.