Repair Procedures: Reassembly
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NOTE:
- Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
- Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surface.
- Always use a new valve stem seal.
- Install the valves.
- After applying engine oil to the valve stem seal, install a new valve stem seal (D) using the (09222-2B100).NOTE:
- Always use a new valve stem seal.
- Incorrect installation of the seal could result in oil leakage past the valve guides.
- Valve stem seal so that it fully adheres to the head face
NOTE: As the valve stem seal differs from the intake and exhaust sides, assemble it clearly. - Install the spring seats (F).
- Apply engine oil to the outer face of each valve stem and insert the valve (E) into the valve guide.
- Install the valve spring (C).
- Install the spring retainer (B).NOTE: Be careful not to change the position of the inlet and exhaust valves.
- Using the SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3K100), compress the valve spring and install the valve spring returner lock.
NOTE: When installing the special tool, insert the front holder directly into the cylinder head upper bolt hole and secure it. - After applying engine oil to the valve stem seal, install a new valve stem seal (D) using the (09222-2B100).