Spring(S), Valve: Removal
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rocker arm shaft bolts and remove the rocker arm shaft. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL .
- Install the rocker arm shaft adapter (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1).
- Insert an air hose (2) into the spark plug hole and charge the cylinder with air.NOTE:
A fulcrum assembly (1) must be rotated to the appropriate setting as marked on the tool for proper valve spring alignment.
NOTE:All valve springs and seals are removed in the same manner.
NOTE:Tap the top of the valve spring retainer to loosen the spring retainers locks.
- Install Valve Spring Compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1) and remove the intake valve retainer locks.
- Release the valve spring compressor and remove the valve springs.
- Install Valve Spring Compressor (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (2) and the rocker arm Adapter (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1) and remove the exhaust valve retainer locks.
- Release the valve spring compressor and remove the valve spring.NOTE:
The valve springs are interchangeable between the intake and exhaust valves.
- Remove the valve seal.