>>A<< Valve Stem Seal Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Valve stem seals cannot be reused.
- Do not damage the wall of the tappet hole when installing the valve stem seal.
- Special tool MD998737 must be used to install the valve stem seal. Improper installation of the valve stem seal could result in oil leaking past the valve guide.
- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the press-fit part and lip part of the new valve stem seal.
- Use special tool MD998737 to press-fit a new valve stem seal in the valve guide using the valve stem area as a guide.